Computers on campus
If you are using a computer on campus or in a shared working environment you should select the option to 'Read Online'
If you are reading an Ebook Central e-book on computers on campus, you do not need to download any additional software, just click on 'Read Online' and the book will open in a reader view.
If you are accessing from your personal device or computer you should ensure that JavaScript is enabled within your browser.
If you are using iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod) or Android (Phone, Tablet) you will also need a free Adobe ID to read this book.
The print and copy limits on Ebook Central e-book are displayed when you access the content of the e-book.
If you click on the book icon on the left hand panel it will display copy and print allowances for that particular title.
Click on the Copy icon and click on text to be copied.
Press Control-C to copy
Click on the print icon on the top navigation toolbar.
The print allowance will display.
If you are using a computer on campus or in a shared working environment you should select the option to 'Read Online'
If the e-book is available to download on ProQuest Ebook Central, it will usually be for a 1 day only.
Some e-books will be available as Full Download or Chapter Download
You will then be directed to the Queen's University Belfast login page.
You should login with your QUB username and password.
Click on Chapter Download or Full Download
A text window will open to ask What device you are using?
When you click Continue it will prompt you to install various software depending on the device you are using.
If you are using
Adobe Digital Editions is required to download books. This free software is different from Adobe Reader.
A free Adobe ID is also required to transfer the book to another device. It is not required to read books on this computer.
Bluefire Reader required to download books. This free software is different from Adobe Reader.
You will also need a free Adobe ID to read this book.
Bluefire Reader required to download books. This free software is different from Adobe Reader.
You will also need a free Adobe ID to read this book.
Bluefire Reader is required. This free software is different from Adobe Reader.
You will also need a free Adobe ID to read this book.
You can then:
Connect the Kindle to your computer via the USB cable, when the device is recognized by Adobe Digital Editions, just drag and drop selection to the Kindle
or
1. Save the download to your desktop. When the dialog window opens choose “Open Folder to View Files”
2. Once the Kindle is recognized, just drag and drop the ebook into the Kindle. The ebook selection will now appear on the Kindle.
3. Safely eject the Kindle via the USB cable from the desktop.
Select your Download Period and click on Download Your Book