Digital Library

E-books

The University Library offers e-books in cooperation with the ProQuest portal Ebook Central (EBC). 

Before you can use Ebook Central, you need to create an account in the portal. The prerequisite for use is registration at the library.

Notes on the accessibility of EBC: The accessibility mode can be activated yourself via your screen reader (Accessibility Statement by EBC).

You may access the ebooks via the library catalog from any device with an Internet connection. For a full download you need to install the Ebook Central Reader App (System requirements: Windows 10, macOS 10.15, iOS 14+, Android 13+).  

The guide for installation of the Ebook Central Reader App and user handouts for research can be found here:

     Search ebooks            Access_E-media     Ebook Central Reading AppEbook Reader App 

FAQs e-books

 

How do I sign up to use Ebook Central?

In order to use ebooks an user account registration is required. Please use the direct link to the database Ebook Central (EBC) and create a „New Account“. Students  work with the Palucca Login (m.mustermann@student.palucca.eu). You can set the language in the navigation bar at the top edge of the page under 'Settings' and select 'Language'.

What is the difference between downloading a chapter and downloading a book?

In EBC you are enabled to download individual pages and chapters as well as the entire book. When you download pages or chapters, you get a PDF file, that doesn't expire. You can search the text, and copy passages for use in your research, along with a citation in the format of your choice. The number of pages you can download shares the same allowance, as what you can print as PDF. To download the entire book you need to install the Ebook Central Reader App.

How can I download the entire book in the Ebook Central Reader App?

For full book downloads, you need the Ebook Central Reader app on your devices. Follow the instruction to install the app and receives a registration code – opens the app and enter the code and gain access to the book shelf – download the book to device and click „Read now“. This can be installed via the app store or directly (Windows/Mac). Users must log in with a 7-digit code from Ebook Central. After that, you can view the borrowed titles in 'My books' and usage in offline mode is possible within the borrowing period.                                                          

My username and password for Ebook Central don't work - what can I do?

Click on "Forgot your username or password?". Choose, whether to recover your username or reset your password, and Proquest will send the information to the email address registered to your account. If you no longer have access to that email address, please contact bibliothek@palucca.eu.