How do I borrow eBooks from the Library?

Borrowing eBooks (electronic books) works differently than borrowing physical library books. In most cases you can access and read an eBook directly on a device just by clicking on the link, especially if a title is set as open access. eBooks through an academic database or a database not labeled as open access, however, may require your MyGiant login credentials.

eBooks through EBSCO eBooks, Gale eBooks, and Salem Press eBooks are able to be read within the databases as long as you are connected to the Internet. There is no set due date but concurrent access to a book may be limited depending on the title.

For EBSCO eBooks and OverDrive, borrowing eBooks is somewhat similar to borrowing physical books. You download a copy of the book to your device for a set amount of time in which you have exclusive access to the book. Downloaded copies are able to be read whether connected to the Internet or not. If not "returned" by the due date, the eBook is automatically returned so it can be available for the next person to borrow. You may need to have specific apps downloaded to your device in order to read the eBook. Consult the appropriate help page for more information.

For more information on borrowing eBooks, below are the links for EBSCO and OverDrive help pages.

EBSCO eBooks help

OverDrive Help