Communication Science: E-Books

ProQuest eBook Central

Saving or Downloading Chapters:

• Navigate to the eBook in ProQuest eBook Central.
• Click on the Download Chapter button located near the chapter title.
• You may be prompted to select the citation style and agree to the terms of usage (depending on the DRM limits).
• Download the chapter in PDF format, which will be saved to your device.

Printing:

• Open the eBook and go to the chapter you want to print.
• Click the Print to PDF option (located at the top of the viewer).
• Select the range of pages you want to print (often limited to a set number of pages per session).
• Confirm, and the PDF version will open in your browser for printing.

Emailing:

• While there’s no direct email option, you can download the chapter as a PDF and then email it through your preferred email service.

3. General eBook Platforms (e.g., Springer, JSTOR)

Saving or Downloading Chapters:

• Most eBook platforms offer the ability to download individual chapters in PDF format.
  • Navigate to the chapter.
  • Look for a Download PDF button.
  • Save the file to your device.

Printing:

• Navigate to the chapter and click on the Print icon (often found in the toolbar).
• Select the number of pages or range allowed by the platform.

How to Use Perlego

1. Accessing Perlego

• Sign in to your Perlego account via the web browser or mobile app.
• Use the search bar to find the book you're looking for. You can search by title, author, or topic.
• Once you’ve found the eBook, click on it to open it.

2. Highlighting and Annotating

As you read, you can highlight sections of the text or add notes:

• Select the text you want to highlight by clicking and dragging over it.
• A small toolbar will appear, allowing you to highlight the text or add a note.
• These highlights and notes are saved to your Perlego account and can be accessed from anywhere, as long as you're logged in.

3. Printing (Limited)

• Printing is not available in Perlego as you would find in traditional eBook platforms like ProQuest or JSTOR.
• If you need to print something from Perlego, your best option is to manually take notes from the book.

4. Reading and Navigating the Book

• Use the Table of Contents on the left side of the screen to jump between chapters.
• You can adjust the font size, line spacing, and brightness in the reading interface by clicking on the text settings icon.

5. Search Within a Book

• If you want to find a specific term or section within the book, use the search bar at the top while reading. This will help you quickly navigate to relevant sections of the eBook.

Open your library's website and navigate to the Primo catalogue or  "Library Catalogue Primo."

1. Sign in:
   If required, sign in using your university credentials (student/staff ID and password) to access the full range of resources.

2. Search for e-books:
   Use the search bar to enter keywords, titles, authors, or subjects related to the e-book you are looking for. You can use quotation marks around phrases for a more specific search.

3. Filter your search:
   Once the search results are displayed, use the filters on the left side of the screen to narrow down the results. Under "Resource Type", select "eBooks" to display only the available e-books.

4. Access the e-book:
   In the search results, click on the title of the e-book you are interested in. This will take you to the detailed record of the book.

5. View online:
   In the book's record, look for the " Online" or "Full Text Available" link. This will redirect you to the platform where the e-book is hosted, such as ProQuest, EBSCO, or another e-book provider.

6. Read or download the e-book:
   Depending on the e-book platform, you can either read the book online or download sections/chapters for offline reading. Some platforms may require you to create a personal account or use specific software like Adobe Digital Editions for downloading.

7. Check usage rights:
   Be mindful of any usage restrictions, such as limits on printing or downloading sections of the e-book.