E-books are full-text electronic versions of physical books which can be read on a computer, phone, tablet or e-reader. They can usually be read either online or downloaded to read offline.
There are many benefits to using e-books including:
NPTC Libraries provide access to hundreds of e-books from several suppliers. Our main e-book platforms are VLeBooks and ProQuest Ebook Central. To access these e-books, you need to log in with your college details. You can also find open access e-books freely available online. You can find more information about finding e-books on the 'Finding e-books' tab.
This guide contains useful information on finding and using e-books, including reading online, downloading and printing, referencing e-books and enabling accessibility features. For more information, ask a librarian.
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