Frequently Asked Questions


How do I open an eBook I want to read?

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After locating an eBook you want to read in our online collections:

  1. From your list of search results, click on the title of the eBook.
  2. From the left side menu, choose to open the eBook online by selecting a file format, "PDF Full Text" or "EPUB Full Text."
  3. To download the eBook for offline reading, select "Full Download."

Downloading an eBook may require you to create a free MyEBSCO account.

Our library eBook guide has additional instructions for finding, accessing, and downloading eBooks through UMKC Libraries subscriptions. access the full text of an eBook with access through UMKC Libraries subscriptions.

 

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