What is an ebook?
It is a non-serial publication (also called a monograph) in electronic format. The University of Alberta Library has been ebook preferred since 2013, so this format is the default preference for all monographs whenever possible.
Please note that there are criteria for exceptions which can be found under the e-advanced tab.
Ebooks are added to the collection via publishers’ platforms, for example, Cambridge or Wiley, or via 3rd Party platform providers, known as aggregators, for example, ProQuest or EBSCO.
Most ebooks in our collection are downloadable and are available for an unlimited number of users to access simultaneously.
Explore this guide to learn how to find and use ebooks
Ebook Advantages
