Accessing eBooks on Library Search – don’t click there, click here

Following the release of the new look Library Search interface, there is an anomaly regarding how to access the ebooks.

1. Search for the ebook title that you want.

2. In the results page you’ll see the entry for the ebook. DO NOT click on the option “Online Access”. Instead click on the title of the ebook.

Screen-shot of the search results

3. You will then see all the details for the ebook entry. In the section “View Online” you will see the relevant links that will take you to the ebook. Click on the relevant link whether you are a Keele University member or an NHS member. You will then be prompted for your login in order to access the full-text of the ebook. Keele University users need to log in with their Keele computer login; NHS users will need to log in with their NHS openathens username.

Screen-shot of the ebook login options

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