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How do I borrow an e-book?
Last updated: Sep 04, 2025 |
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Views: 8
Do I have to log in to a personal account use an e-book collection?
Last updated: Sep 04, 2025 |
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- E-books
- OverDrive
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Views: 58
The catalogue link to the e-book I need leads to a different book with the same or similar title. How do I find the right e-book?
Last updated: Sep 04, 2025 |
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- E-books
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Views: 21
How do I save an e-book permanently that has to be borrowed?
Last updated: Sep 04, 2025 |
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- Borrowing
- E-books
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Views: 7736
Can I suggest an e-book for purchase?
Last updated: Sep 04, 2025 |
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- E-books
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Views: 81
How do I find an article when a Sofia link gives me a 'page not found' result?
Last updated: Aug 28, 2025 |
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Views: 27
When I click on a link, I get the message "Bad request" or "Bad message 431" or "HTTP Error". How can I fix this?
Last updated: Aug 28, 2025 |
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- E-books
- E-journals
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Views: 58
When I click on a link to Ebook Central (ProQuest), I get a browser warning telling me my connection is insecure. How can I fix this?
Last updated: Aug 28, 2025 |
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- Cookies
- E-books
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Views: 44
Which browsers work with Ebook Central?
Last updated: Aug 28, 2025 |
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- E-books
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Views: 79
How do I access e-books on the O'Reilly platform?
Last updated: Jul 16, 2024 |
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- E-books
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Views: 1012
How do I transfer a PDF file from a computer to my e-reader?
Last updated: Jan 08, 2021 |
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- E-books
- E-reader
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Views: 164
Does the library have audiobooks?
Last updated: Jan 08, 2021 |
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- E-books
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Views: 47
How can I find a history or list of the OverDrive books I have borrowed?
Last updated: Jan 08, 2021 |
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- E-books
- OverDrive
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Views: 46
Can I use the Libby app to access McGill's OverDrive collection?
Last updated: Jan 08, 2021 |
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- E-books
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Views: 231
Do I need to authorize my device and have an Adobe ID to use Adobe Digital Editions?
Last updated: Jan 08, 2021 |
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- Adobe Digital Editions
- E-books
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Views: 70
The catalogue says we have access to an online resource but I am being asked to pay to view. What can I do?
Last updated: Jan 08, 2021 |
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Views: 30
Can I download an e-book from OverDrive onto my Kobo?
Last updated: Jan 07, 2021 |
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Views: 476
How do I save my MyiLibrary bookshelf, saved searches, and notes?
Last updated: Apr 17, 2018 |
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- E-books
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Views: 92
Which e-books, e-audiobooks and e-journals can be accessed by alumni from off-campus?
Last updated: Feb 20, 2018 |
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Views: 2643
How do I get Adobe Digital Editions?
Last updated: Oct 19, 2017 |
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Views: 202