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E-books

Information about library's e-book services and instructions how to use them

Ebsco eBooks

Content

Growing package of multidisciplinary e-book titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter. Ebsco eBook Collection includes both Academic Collection package with changing content and e-books the library has purchased.

Where can I find the e-books?

Ebsco e-books can be found in Ebsco's own interface. You can find them also when browsing SEAMK-Finna. In Finna, you can narrow search results to e-books and publications available online only.

Usage rights and login info

Degree students and the staff of the Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences. Login with your SEAMK email and password via Haka login. Instructions to remote access.

Number of simultaneous users

Varies. Most e-books have unlimited access. Individual e-books that the library has purchased can have limited access, 1-3 simultaneous users / e-book.The number of simultaneous users can be found in the book data under the Available heading.

Reading the e-book

You can read e-books online in Ebsco's own reader without downloading them to your computer. Click on PDF Full Text or EPUB Full Text  link if necessary. You can also download e-books to your computer and read them offline.

Downloading to a computer or an e-book reader

You can download the e-book to the computer or other device on which you want to read it. The download link (Download) can be found next to the title of the book, under the three dots, note that the publisher may limit the number of pages allowed to be downloaded.

Downloading to mobile devices

There is an Ebsco Mobile App available for iOS and Android devices.  Download the app to your mobile device. Search for Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu - Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, connect it as your institution and log in with your SEAMK email address and password via Haka login). After opening the app, login with your personal Ebsco account. Once signed in with your account, you are able to download the eBook, read ebooks which you have downloaded earlier and add ebooks to your liked items. More instructions.

There are also articles available on the app.

Compatible e-book readers

You can read Ebsco e-books with many devices and apps supporting Adobe eBook DRM. Plug your e-book reader into the USB port of your computer, select the books and drag and drop them onto the icon of your connected device. List of compatible devices and apps is available on Ebsco's support pages.

Loan periods

You can read e-books online without a specific loan period with Ebsco's own reader.

Printing

Printing may be limited. Print limits vary from book to book.

Returns, renewals, holds

You do not need to return the e-book, it cannot be renewed or requested.

Accessibility

EBSCO eBook Accessibility User Guide and FAQs

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All e-books are not downloadable. You can read them online in Ebsco's own reader.

Accessibility Statement