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Can I download an EBSCO ebook?

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All EBSCO ebooks can be accessed from EBSCO ebook Academic Collection database in the  A-Z Databases

All EBSCO ebooks can be viewed online with no additional technology needed.

Most EBSCO ebooks enable the download of specific chapters up to a certain number of pages based on the publishers restrictions and require no additional technology.

Most EBSCO ebooks can be fully downloaded for a period of 1 to 7 days at a time. They require additional technology and steps in order to be viewed :

1. Download the Thorium reader app from https://thorium.edrlab.org/en/   to enable reading of downloaded EBSCO ebooks

2. Set up your MYEBSCO account which is free and can be done when prompted within the EBSCO ebook..

 See the PDF on how to download from  an EBSCO ebook for more details of steps in the process.