Accessing Electronic Resources
Guide to accessing Library-supported E-resources
E-book features by platform
| Vendor or Publisher | Can be read on iOS/Android devices | Format | Number of simultaneous users | Download Titles | Loan Period | Printing or email |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ebooks on Ebscohost (formerly called Netlibrary)
|
Yes | 1* | Varies by title, requires account | Up to 7 days | Yes, sections only | |
|
ebrary
|
Yes Optional Mobile App: iOS, Android |
Proprietary | Unlimited* | Yes, requires account | Up to 14 days | Yes, sections only |
|
Safari |
Yes Safari mobile apps are NOT compatible with institutional subscriptions. |
HTML/Flash | 52 for all VA colleges | No | N/A | Yes, sections only |
|
Springer |
Yes | Unlimited | Yes, sections only | Unlimited | Yes, sections only | |
|
Oxford |
Yes | HTML/PDF | 5 for the entire platform | Yes, sections only | Unlimited | Yes, sections only |
* For the vast majority of titles