E-Books @ Gallaudet Library  

When you are off campus, you will be asked for:

• Your last name
• Galludet University ID (Or your library barcode, located on the back of your Gallaudet ID card)
  
• Which institution you attend (Gallaudet). 

You need to enter the information before you can access the database.

For further information about off-campus access, please refer to the "How to log on" guide".

Still having trouble?  Please feel free to contact us.

I'm not the only librarian who can help you. Please use the information below to contact the Library's Service Desk.

Email:
library.help@gallaudet.edu

Phone: 
Videophone 866-957-4416
Voice 202-651-5217

FAQ:

• What is an e-book?
• How do I find an e-book?
• How do I know if a book in the Library's catalog is an e-book?
• How do I download an e-book?
• Why do some e-books look different from others?
• Can I print from an e-book?
• Can I copy from an e-book?

An e-book is a book that can be read on a computer or other electronic device.  An e-book publisher may make its e-books available through a company that creates collections (called a "provider" in this guide) and makes them available to libraries.  Gallaudet University has access to e-books from several providers.

Go to the Library's web site.

• Use the "ALADIN Discovery" search box OR click "Classic Catalog" (just below the search box).
• Search as you would for a print book.  If you want an e-book specifically,  add the keywords "electronic books" (be sure to include the " ").  For example: culture "electronic books"
  
• Select a record that shows BOTH "Electronic Book" and "GA" for "Gallaudet." 
  
• NOTE: Gallaudet community members have access ONLY to the books with the library code "GA"  If the e-book does not show "GA," you will not be able to access it.
  
• Click on the title.
• Scroll down and click "Click here to access the book."
  
• Log on if you are asked.

This depends on whether you are using ALADIN Discovery or Classic Catalog

ALADIN Discovery

Classic Catalog

See the "Download How-to" tab for detailed instructions on how to download an e-book onto your mobile device.

The library uses several e-book providers.  The providers are:

• Ebrary
• EBL (also known as Electronic Book Library)
• eBooks Collection

Each provider determines its own appearance.  However, they all include:

• A table of contents (TOC) that you can click to jump from one chapter to the next
• The ability to
• to search within the e-book for specific words
• zoom in or out so you can read the text easily
• print a limited number of pages

You may print a small portion of a book, from a few pages up to a chapter.  The amount is governed by fair use and the agreement between the publisher and provider.  You cannot print an entire book.  

You can copy a small portion of a book, from a few pages up to a chapter, depending on fair use and the agreement between the publisher and provider.  You cannot copy an entire book.