Dallas College eBooks

• Recommended for mobile devices
• No login or checkout required to view full text
• eBook availability may change based on the eBook (ex: unlimited copies versus only one copy for checkout)
• Print, Save, or Email (page number dependent on eBook)
• Make notes (My EBSCO account required)

How to Use EPUB Full Text

1. When you find an eBook that you want to read, click the EPUB Full Text link
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2. EPUB Full Text will allow you to use the arrow buttons on the bottom of the page to move forward or backwards through the text. Other buttons on the bottom of the page are the minus and plus buttons to zoom in or out. Click the arrows sticking outward to all four corners for full screen mode. 
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3. On the right side of the screen is the table of contents where you can navigate to specific chapters.
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4. On the top of the screen, there is a bar where you can fully download the eBook, cite, share, print, look at book details (like availability, download permissions, chapter download page numbers, and copy and paste availability), the table of contents, and search within.
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Video: Accessing EPUB Full Text

• Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.12 or higher required
• My EBSCO account required
• Number of copies available are dependent on the book
• Checkout for one or more days depending on eBook (up to 21 days)
• Print, Save, or Email (page number dependent on eBook)
• Highlight, bookmark, make notes (varies by eBook)

How to Use Full Download

1. Sign in with your My EBSCO username and password and then search for relevant eBooks.
2. When you find an eBook that you want to read, click the title link.
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3. Click on Download next to Access Options.
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4. There will be a pop-up window. Make sure to be on the Full eBook tab where you can be specific about eBook download details such as how long the book will be borrowed in days, the download format (PDF or EPUB), and acknowledging that you have Adobe Digital Editions or equivalent installed. For chapter download, click on the chapters only tab on the left.
   • If you don't have Adobe Digital Editions installed, install the software on either Macintosh or Windows (link accessible in the full download pop-up window too). Follow the prompted steps to download the software.
5. Click Download when finished putting in the details.
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6. If successful, there will be a pop-up window with the title and how long the eBook title will be checked out.
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7. Depending on your browser, the download notification will show the title and the option to open file, usually in the top right of your screen. You can also go to your files, downloads, and open the eBook file from there.
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8. If you save the file, the eBook is saved to your computer and can be opened later.
9. When you open the downloaded eBook, it will prompt you to sign in with your Adobe ID and password. You can click the box on the bottom left to authorize without Adobe ID. 
10. Once you've opened the software to the bookshelves, navigate to the left side of the screen and click on borrowed.
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11. Double-click on the title you would like to read and begin reading your eBook!
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Video: Accessing Full Download

• Access options are download eBook and read online 
• No login or checkout required to view full text if you choose the read online option
• eBook availability may change based on the eBook (ex: unlimited copies versus only one copy for checkout) 

How to Use EBSCO Mobile App

1. Search for EBSCO in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
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2. Download the app and click the green access with your institution button
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3. Search for Dallas College and select Dallas College in Mesquite, Texas
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4. Click Connect your institution
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5.  Allow for the app to sign in. If you're on campus, it will automatically sign you in. If you're off campus, log in with your eConnect credentials
6. On the home page, you can see recently viewed items, recommended items, and discover recent subjects. Also on the bottom navigation menu, you can click the magnifying glass to research, click the bookmark to look at saved items, and manage account using the person icon on the far right.
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7. To search for an eBook, go to the magnifying glass on the bottom of the screen. 
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8. Type in your keywords to search for the eBook
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9. The results page will include many different kinds of resources so navigate to the source type button underneath the search box and select eBooks and click the blue Apply button on the bottom.
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10. Click on the title to see details about the book, tap the bookmark button to save the book information for latter, and access the full text.
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11. Click the blue access options button to select either download e-book or read online
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12. Read online features are the buttons to move forward or backward in the book and the ability to change the text size with the plus and minus buttons.
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13. More read online features are found by clicking the three dots at the top where you can cite, share the link, look at the book details like publisher permissions, table of contents, and search within the book for specific keywords.
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Video: Accessing EBSCO Mobile App

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