That's what your librarians are for! Try these strategies and then reach out to the Reference Desk (chat, phone, in-person) for more help.
Q: I got an error message that all the licensed copies are in use. What do I do?
A: Just like with a physical reserve book, this just means another student is currently using it. Work on something else for a while and then try again.
Q: I'm getting a warning message that I'm downloading too much. What do I do?
A: Stop trying to download multiple sections/chapters at once (including in different tabs or windows). Publishers might cut of access to a book completely if you keep trying.
Q: Can I read this book on my Kindle?
A: Kindle uses Amazon's proprietary format, and books that are sold or leased to academic libraries are not in that format. You might be able to download a section/chapter, format it into a PDF and then load it onto your Kindle.
Q: Can I read this book on my tablet or phone?
A: Most publishers have either mobile-friendly sites or apps for their books.
Academic publishers determine access limitations (printing, downloading, multiple users, etc.) and the policies vary between publishers. The MPCHS Library will always to get the best possible access options for our community.
That's what your librarians are for! Try these strategies and then reach out to the Reference Desk (chat, phone, in-person) for more help.
Q: I got an error message that all the licensed copies are in use. What do I do?
A: Just like with a physical reserve book, this just means another student is currently using it. Work on something else for a while and then try again.
Q: I'm getting a warning message that I'm downloading too much. What do I do?
A: Stop trying to download multiple sections/chapters at once (including in different tabs or windows). Publishers might cut of access to a book completely if you keep trying.
Q: Can I read this book on my Kindle?
A: Kindle uses Amazon's proprietary format, and books that are sold or leased to academic libraries are not in that format. You might be able to download a section/chapter, format it into a PDF and then load it onto your Kindle.
Q: Can I read this book on my tablet or phone?
A: Most publishers have either mobile-friendly sites or apps for their books.
Academic publishers determine access limitations (printing, downloading, multiple users, etc.) and the policies vary between publishers. The MPCHS Library will always to get the best possible access options for our community.