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EBSCO E-books

The NETC Library provides over 800 EBSCO e-books selected by NETC librarians for relevancy to NFA and EMI students and staff.

Don't have an EBSCO account?  You can also browse and search the e-book collection using the NETC Library Catalog. You will need to create an EBSCO account before you can access full text.


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How to read an EBSCO e-book

In order to read an e-book online or download it, you must login to the NETC LIbrary EBSCOhost databases using your EBSCO personal account. EBSCO personal accounts for accessing e-books are available to students and instructors in NFA and EMI classes and programs, and USFA and EMI staff.

There are 3 ways to read an EBSCO e-book.

  1. Read online: You can always read EBSCO e-books while online using your browser. See EBSCO's E-Book User Guide section on the e-book viewer..
  2. On your mobile device: Down and read EBSCO e-books using the EBSCO mobile app. See our EBSCO Mobile App Guide.
  3. On your laptop or e-reader: Download and read EBSCO e-books using Adobe Digital Editions.  This requires having a free Adobe account and Adobe Digital Editions software installed. See EBSCO's E-Book User Guide and the video below.

 

Downloading EBSCO E-books Using Adobe Digital Editions (for computers and e-readers that support Adobe Digital Editions)

Downloading EBSCO e-books using the EBSCO Mobile App

Note: Before you can use the Mobile App, you will need to set up your EBSCO personal user account.  Contact the library if you need assistance.

Steps to Creating Your EBSCO account

  1. Email the library and let us know what NFA or EMI program or course you are enrolled in, or if you are NETC staff.
  2. Receive institution username and password from the library.
  3. Follow the EBSCO link provided by the library.
  4. Use the institution username and password to login.
  5. Create new personal account by clicking on "sign in" on the top right of the EBSCO screen.
  6. Once created, always use ONLY your personal account to login to EBSCO from any EBSCO login screen.
  7. Your personal account is authorized for one year. If you need continued access, contact the library for instructions to reauthorize your account.