How to read an ebook on Library Search

Library Search includes the collection of ebooks available to our Keele University and NHS users. Note that not all the ebooks in the collection are available to all of our users.

Follow these steps to find an ebook on Library Search:

1. Start by searching for the book title or topic that you want.

Enter your text into the search box and select the “Search books and more” option. I have searched for the book “How to Read a Paper”

Search results for book title "How to read a paper" - multiple entries presented

Screen-shot of search results for book title "How to read a paper"

Items matching your search terms will be returned. eBooks may appear in their own right as an entry in the results – you’ll see the text “Online Access” – but don’t click this link. An ebook may also occur when a title has the text “Multiple versions” next to it. This often means that we have both the print and online version of the book, or it can mean that we have multiple editions.

2. For the entry that you are interested in, click the book title.

Do not click the “Online Access” option if it is present.

Screen-shot of an ebook entry on Library Search

3. For the ebook entry go to the “View Online” section.

Here you will see the links available to go to the online book. In the example below only one link is given – this is for Keele University access and means that this ebook is only available to Keele staff and students.

Screen-shot of an ebook showing the link to Keele access

Here is another example of an ebook – “The Nurse Mentor and Reviewer Update Book”. This book has 2 links in the “View Online” section – one for Keele users and one for NHS users.

Screen-shot of an ebook with 2 links, one for Keele users and one for NHS users

You need to make sure that you select the correct link so that the correct login screen is presented to you. If you are a Keele user you will need to log in to the ebook using your Keele computer login details. If you are an NHS user you need to use your NHS OpenAthens username / password.

eBooks are a convenient way of accessing information, available 24/7. Learn more about how to use ebooks by completing our online tutorial Using eBooks.

You can find more help on using Library Search by checking the Online Guides and Support section of our website.

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