E-books Guide: Overview
About this guide
This guide provides an overview of e-book collections at Victoria University, focusing on how to find e-books, read online, print/copy as well as how to download e-books and where to find further help.
About e-books
Electronic books (e-books) are books in digital format. The e-books at Victoria University have been purchased from various providers and can be accessed through Library Search 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
E-books can be read entirely online, or downloaded to your PC or mobile device.
To read the book online, you need a secure internet connection the whole time. Various features are available when reading the book online such as searching within the book, printing/copying, annotating and copying citations. Refer to the Reading e-books page for further information.
To download the book you need a secure internet connection however, once the book is downloaded, you can read the book offline (no internet access required). Once downloaded, an e-book can be viewed on your other devices. Simply link to the e-book through Library Search and login in with your MyVU login and password. Refer to the Downloading e-books page for further information.
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Acknowledgement of Country
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Victoria University acknowledges, recognises and respects the Ancestors, Elders and families of the Bunurong/Boonwurrung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung |
