This guide shows UCT staff & students how to find & access the eBook collection at UCT Libraries

1. Finding eBooks
in the Catalogue/ALEPH
@ UCT Libraries
By Linda Kelly l Academic Librarian @ UCT Libraries
Linda.Kelly@uct.ac.za
April 2014
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2. 1. Go to the UCT Libraries website
2. Sign in with your student/staff username & password
3. Search for a book by typing the title or key words
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3. 1. The Catalogue/ALEPH displays the book record, i.e. info about the book
2. It indicates that it is an “Electronic book” or eBook
3. Click on the hyperlink to access the book
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4. 1. The page opens the database eBook Collection in EbscoHost (platform)
2. View the book online
3. Export the reference information to your citation manager
4. Click to view a chapter (One can read sections of the book without signing in)
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5. 1. To download the book & view it on your PC
a) Sign into your EbscoHost account (TIP: use your UCT credentials)
b) The ‘take out’ system works like a printed book so select a loan period
c) If the book is out, place a hold on it
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6. For more info on using UCT Library resources
– look at the following LibGuides:
• Archaeology
• Environmental & Geographical Science
• Oceanography
– contact me: Linda.Kelly@uct.ac.za
– call the UCT Libraries Info Desk: +27 21 650 3703/4