How do users check eBooks in and out?
After locating an eBook online, end users have the option of viewing or borrowing the eBook. By borrowing an eBook, users will have exclusive access to the book during the check-out period. eBooks are automatically checked back in to the netLibrary collection when the check-out period expires. Q: Can more than one person at a time check out the same book? A: netLibrary’s digital rights management system is designed to support copyright laws resulting in a model that allows only one person to use one eBook at a time. If a library or organization has purchased 10 copies of one title, then 10 people at a time may view that title. Alternative access models that meet both library demands and publisher needs are being explored. Q: What happens if an eBook is not available? A: When an eBook is checked out, the netLibrary system displays a message indicating that the eBook is not available. Q: Can I print a hardcopy version of an eBook or pages from an eBook? A: Users can copy or print single
