The library at the Wesley Theological Seminary provides access to over 200,000 quality eBooks covering a number of disciplines and subject areas. While most of these resources may be found through the WorldCat Discovery Service at Wesley, this eBooks section provides a listing of the library's eBook collections and instructions for saving content from them.
Resources marked with an asterisk are included in the Wesley Discovery Service and do not have to be searched individually.
* Access available also through Wesley WorldCat Discovery Service.
Many of the library's eBook platforms have the options to print, e-mail, and save pages of eBooks as a PDF. This convenience allows you to use the material offline and read it on more than one device. While the library has other eBook platforms, these instructions emphasize saving pages in the EBSCO platform with a brief mention of the others.
Getting started
Copyright and Fair Use
The library eBooks are protected by copyright, and your use of them is granted under the Fair Use doctrine which makes allowances for teaching and research. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17 U.S. Code) governs the copying and reproduction of copyrighted materials. Individuals who use these electronic resources are liable for any actions that constitute copyright infringement. Therefore, download and save only what you need for your research, and do not share (distribute) the resources with others.
Saving Pages
Within the EBSCO interface, there are two options for saving pages/chapters/sections of an eBook.
1. Use the Save Pages option in the menu bar. Please do not use the Full Download link. This option requires the creation of an external EBSCOhost account for which the library and the campus IT group cannot provide technical assistance. Save Pages allows you to save pages to a PDF or send them to email. You can save the current page or a range of pages not to exceed the stated page limit. [Note: In some instances the entire eBook may be considered as a section, and you will have to select a page range to save.
2. Use the download arrow next to the chapter/section that you want to save. By clicking on the download arrow, you can the current page, a range of pages within the chapter, or the entire chapter/section to your device. [Note: In some instances the entire eBook may be considered as a section, and you will have to select a page range to save.]
Other eBook Platforms
The EBSCO eBook platform is the primary source of most of the library’s subscription eBooks. However, the library acquires eBooks from other vendors and publishers, including ACLS Humanities, Bloomsbury, and JSTOR. Most vendors have options to download, print, or email portions of their eBooks. Additionally, different vendors and publishers have a variety of DRM (digital rights management) options that may allow you to download content more easily. See the examples below.