Yes, many eBooks in the FGCU Library can be downloaded in part (PDF chapters) or in full (PDF, ePUB) to be viewed offline. When you find an eBook you want to read, the downloading options are usually presented to you within the information page for that book in EBSCO, Proquest, or other eBook platform. Some books may not be downloadable in full.
Example of an “availability and permissions” message on an eBook:
Some books, like JSTOR and Springer, can just be downloaded as PDFs (sometimes chapter by chapter).
Remember that you can simply view eBooks online without downloading, if you don’t want an offline option.
Some platforms, like ProQuest Ebook Central and EBSCO, will require an app download to download a whole book. These books will be checked out and will expire after 1-7 days.
EBSCO Ebooks can be downloaded on a mobile device using the EBSCO Mobile App (free EBSCO account creation required).
ProQuest Ebooks can be downloaded and read on a mobile device using the Ebook Central mobile app.
