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EBSCO eBooks Database Help Guide (S2S)

Faculty FAQs

Can I link to EBSCO eBooks or eBook chapters in my syllabus or Blackboard?

Yes, the Permalink feature in the eBook Viewer makes it easy to copy a link to an eBook or chapter and insert it into Blackboard, Moodle, or any other course management system.

To learn how to copy Permalinks in EBSCOhost, see How can I link to eBooks or eBook chapters in my syllabus or on Blackboard? on the EBSCO Support Site.

How to Check for an Unlimited Access EBSCO eBook

How to find an eBook of interest and navigate to the Detailed Record and how to check for an EBSCO eBook that includes Unlimited Access (in order to see how many of your students can access each book at a time).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Detail Record contains the license information, displaying either Limited Access (1 or 3 copies available) or Unlimited Access.

For limited access titles, you may still save and use PDF chapters in your class. However, if you’d like to link to the title or make the title available for everyone to view online or download at the same time, you’ll want to make sure the title has an Unlimited User Access. (You can contact your librarian to expand the user rights for most titles).