VLeBooks provides access to e-books across a range of disciplines.
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 a VLeBook 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 using a computer on campus or in a shared working environment you should select the option to 'Read Online'
If an ebook is available to download on VLeBooks on your device it will be for 1 day only.
To download VLeBooks to your personal device or computer you will need to install Adobe Digital Editions. This application allows you to read eBooks protected by Adobe DRM. Please go to What is Adobe Digital Editions? if you need further help with this.
Please follow the steps below to access VLeBooks.
If you are using an Android that is running the latest software (Android 13 or higher), you will need to use the PocketBook app.
Please go to Downloading to PocketBook on Android for more information.
If you are trying to read or download a VLeBook and you see the message:
Not enough credits available to view this book.
or
Not enough credits to download this book.
It may be that the limited number of ‘credits’ purchased for the ebook have been used.
If you see this message, please email your Subject Librarian or eresources@qub.ac.uk with details of the e-book you are trying to access.