Please Note: On June 24th, 2024, the library transitioned to a new catalog system. On August 6th, we will also transition to a new version of MCPHS Smart Search.
Through MCPHS you have access to thousands of ebooks, including required texts for your coursework. These books, test prep materials, flashcards and more are accessible from anywhere with Internet, and can be read on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
Publishers and vendors decide access limitations like how many readers per book at a time and printing/downloading options. These policies vary between publishers. The MCPHS Library always works to get the best access options possible for you.
Many publishers also now include prohibitions on using their content in conjunction with artificial intelligence systems. For example, they do not allow using their content to train artificial intelligence systems.
| Collection | How many users at once? | Can I download the book? | What can I print? | Mobile/App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AccessMedicine | unlimited | x | chapter/ section | mobile & app |
| AccessPharmacy | unlimited | x | chapter/ section | mobile |
| AccessPhysiotherapy | unlimited | x | chapter/ section | mobile |
| Books@Ovid | unlimited | x | chapter/ section | x |
| EBSCO | 1 for most books | yes (Adobe Editions) | 60 pgs (with exceptions) | mobile |
| F.A. Davis PT Collection | unlimited | x | chapter/ section | mobile |
| Premium Pharmacy Collection from LLW Health Library | unlimited | x | chapter | mobile |
| Pharmacy Library from APhA | unlimited | x | chapter | x |
| ProQuest | unlimited (with exceptions) | yes (Adobe Editions) Disabled for books with 1 simultaneous user. | chapter(s) | mobile |
| R2 | 1 for most books | x | section | x |
| Springer Medical Collection | unlimited | yes | as needed | mobile |
| Stat!Ref (from MAHSLIN & MCPHS) | between 1-10 for most titles | x | chapter | app |
Unlimited Users: any number of people can access the eBook at the same time.
Limited (Simultaneous) Users: provide access to a set number of people who can view the eBook at the same time. Anyone above that limit who tries to view the eBook at that time will not be able to.