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Ebooks at MSJC Libraries

About Ebooks at MSjC

User Access Limits

Some eBook providers limit the number of students who can view an eBook at the same time. An error message claiming that an eBook is "in use" or temporarily unavailable is likely the result of these user limitations.

Here's a quick summary of user limitations on our eBook providers:

  • Credo Reference: Unlimited
  • EBSCO eBooks: Mostly unlimited users, some 1-3 users, depending on publisher permissions. Usage availability will be listed in each eBook's detailed record under Concurrent User Level:

  • Gale eBooks: Unlimited
  • Oxford Reference: Unlimited
  • Springer eBooks: Unlimited users and fully downloadable