E-Books
Comprehensive digital library solutions with flexible acquisition models
Comprehensive E-Book Solutions
We provide online eBooks for anytime-anywhere access, offering a curated e-database with real-time, peer-reviewed resources.
Our e-book services include partnerships with ProQuest, Informatics, and many other publishers, providing access to over 1 million ebooks with 100,000 new titles added annually. We offer flexible acquisition models including subscription, perpetual access, and demand-driven acquisition to meet diverse institutional needs.
Ebook Central Flexible Acquisition Models
The Most Flexible Models that Work Best Together to Meet Library and Researcher Needs
According to a recent ProQuest survey, more than 70% of libraries rely on multiple models to build their ebook collections. To enable libraries to optimize their budgets, improve outcomes and see a greater return on investment, ProQuest offers more models than any other ebook provider that work best together. No matter the model, all titles are delivered on the Ebook Central platform — which provides an exceptional user experience — with centralized management from LibCentral.
Subscription
The most affordable way to offer a critical mass with unlimited multi-user access
Pioneered by ProQuest, the ebook subscription model is the most affordable way to offer a critical mass of multidisciplinary content or titles in specific subject areas with unlimited, multi-user access and continued growth. Many libraries use subscription as their foundational ebook collection then leverage usage statistics to inform their acquisition strategies.
Perpetual Access (PA)
Pick and Choose the Specific Titles Your Institution Needs
This model allows libraries to pick and choose among more than one million titles. If libraries purchased all their ebooks under this model, it would cost hundreds of millions of dollars! Most libraries use Perpetual Access alongside other ProQuest models like subscription and DDA for the most cost-effective solution that meets their users' needs.
Ebook Central Platform Features
Comprehensive tools for managing your digital library collection
Advanced Discovery
Powerful search capabilities with filters, facets, and relevance ranking to help users find exactly what they need.
Multi-User Access
Unlimited simultaneous access to subscribed content, ensuring all users can access materials when needed.
Usage Analytics
Detailed reports on usage patterns, popular titles, and user behavior to inform collection development decisions.
Mobile Access
Responsive design that works seamlessly across all devices, from desktop computers to mobile phones.
Offline Reading
Download capabilities for offline reading, allowing users to access content even without internet connectivity.
Centralized Management
LibCentral provides comprehensive administrative tools for managing subscriptions, users, and access controls.
Why Choose Our E-Book Services?
Comprehensive benefits for institutions and end users
Cost-Effective Solutions
Flexible pricing models that fit your budget and usage patterns, maximizing your return on investment.
24/7 Access
Round-the-clock access to digital content, eliminating the constraints of physical library hours.
Global Reach
Access to content from publishers worldwide, providing diverse perspectives and comprehensive coverage.
1M+
E-Books Available
100K
New Titles Annually
500+
Publishers
2,000+
Institutions
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