E-book Guide 2023

If you are unable to view the full text of a VLeBooks title, clear the cache/browsing history on your device and try again.

You should also try using a different browser or the private/incognito version of your browser.

If you still cannot access the ebook, get in touch by sending an email to the Library Acquisitions and Reading List Team at llr-readinglistsonline@lsbu.ac.uk.

Please include the ebook:

• Link
• Title 
• Author
• Year of publication
• If from a reading list, the list's module code

If you are unable to view the full text of an EBC (ProQuest) title, clear the cache/browsing history on your device and try again.

You should also try using a different browser or the private/incognito version of your browser.

If you still cannot open the ebook, get in touch by sending an email to the Library Acquisitions and Reading List Team at llr-readinglistsonline@lsbu.ac.uk

Please include the ebook:

• Link
• Title
• Author
• Year of publication
• If from a reading list, the list's module code

You should be able to access the full text of nearly all of our EBSCO ebooks via the library catalogue. Enter the ebook's title or author and click Available Online to find the full text link.

If an EBSCO ebook link on your reading list does not work:

1. Search for the ebook in the library catalogue and try the link there.

2. If that link also does not work, click here and select EBSCOhost. You may be asked to login with your LSBU username and password.

3. Tick the 'Select/deselect all box and click Continue.

4. Enter your search terms (title/author or keywords) and click Search.

5. Select the relevant title in the list of results.

6. You can then select PDF or Download to see the full text.

7. If that does not work, clear the cache/browsing history on your device and repeat the above process.

If you are still unable to open the ebook, please get in touch by sending an email to the Library Acquisitions and Reading List Team at llr-readinglistsonline@lsbu.ac.uk

Please include the ebook:

• Link
• Title
• Author
• Year of publication
• If from a reading list, the list's module code

Other Suppliers

For other suppliers such as Emerald, Wiley, Ovid, IEEE, Law Trove:

1. Click on the item link in the library catalogue or on your reading list

2. If prompted, login with your LSBU username and password. 

If you do not see this option you will be taken to the full text or the items 'landing page' on the supplier's site where you will need to look for where to login.

3. Look for an option such as Institutional login, Institution or Shibboleth.

If you do not see any of these options, look for a Login option.

The wording and layout will vary from one supplier to another.

4. If you are asked to select your group or region, select UK Higher Education Federation.

5. If you are asked to select your institution, select London South Bank University.

6. This should open up the LSBU login page where you can enter your username and password to see the full text. If this does not work, clear the cache/browsing history on your device and try again.

If you are still unable to open the ebook, please get in touch by sending an email to the Library Acquisitions and Reading List Team at llr-readinglistsonline@lsbu.ac.uk

Please include the ebook:

• Link
• Title
• Author
• Year of publication
• If from a reading list, the list's module code

What are demand driven acquisitions?

When accessing a limited number of ProQuest LibCentral ebooks, you may receive the message:

You may read this book for 5 minutes, and request this book from your library.

This ebook is not currently available through LSBU Library. Please click the request button to notify the librarians that you’re interested in this title. Where possible, we will respond to your request within 2 business days.

In these instances, the ebook is purchased only when a user chooses to read it for more than 5 minutes. In most instances, you will gain full access after 5 minutes, however some titles will be reviewed by the librarians before full access is provided. This can take up to 2 business days. Where a request is rejected, a librarian will suggest an alternative source, where appropriate.

If your request is approved, you will receive an email from ProQuest informing you that 'Your ebook request has been approved'. You will also receive a link that will take you directly to the title.

Why can't I access an ebook?

When an ebook has limited access (e.g. does not have unlimited user access), you may get turned away from accessing it if it is currently in use by another student or students.

On EBSCO, the message Sorry, this ebook is in use will appear.

In these instances, we recommend exiting the ebook and returning later. It can also be good to check if you can access the ebook through a different supplier or read an older edition.

You will not be kicked out of an ebook if another user attempts to view it. They may receive the above message. However, online sessions will time out after 30 minutes.

Whenever a user is unable to access an ebook due to licencing limitations, the librarians are alerted and purchase additional licences, where possible, to prevent this happening in the future.