Ebooks

An introduction to ebooks at the EMU library.

ACLS Humanities Ebook Tips

  1. The  ACLS Humanities Ebook page will have links to the chapters that you can read online and buttons for  dowloading PDF chapters.  You can download or print chapters for personal use.
  2. ACLS Humanities Ebooks don't have limits on simultaneous users, so you should never get a busy signal.
  3.  If you want to save the ebook as a favorite in your browser, save the Esearch page (see instructions below). If you try to save a web address that you see after logging in to the book, the link might not work later.
  4. If you have trouble logging in, the most common problems are:
    a. You may need to set your browser to accept cookies.
    b. If your EMU NetID password has expired, you may need to change your password.
  5. You may be able to get immediate help using the ebook from Ask a Librarian chat.

Logging in to view the ebook

If you are on campus, you don't need to login to access an ACLS Humanities Ebook. If if you are off campus,  you will be asked to log in with your EMU NetID.  If you aren't asked to log in, there may be an issue with the link you have to the book. In that case, try searching for the ebook in Esearch (use ebook search provided below).

If you are asked to log in and your login doesn't work, you may need to update your NetID password (see Login Problems below).

To authenticate your browser needs to accept cookies. If you have trouble logging into the book, you may need to change browser settings to accept cookies.

Search for Ebooks in the Library

This search finds only the online books in the EMU Library.

Esearch logo  

Linking to the Esearch record

Permanent links provided in Esearch already include EZproxy information. Just select the Permanent Link next to the book title in the search results, and copy the URL:

Esearch permanent link example

Login Problems?

Using library online resources and databases from off-campus requires your EMU netID login and password.

Most Common Solution:

Still having problems?

Not a current EMU Student?

  • Use MeL Databases. These databases can be used by Michigan residents.