What are e-books?
E-books are electronic versions of books that you can read online. We have a range of popular titles available in electronic format and hope topurchase many more. You will find e-books by searching SunCat our library catalogue. If an electronic version of a title is available it will be displayed as a hyperlink next to the usual location information. Click on the link, enter your Athens username and password* and you will be able to read the book online. Please remember when using e-books that the usual UK copyrightlegislation applies.It is illegal todownload more than one chapter or 5% of the book. E-book services are closely monitored by the publisher and customers who misuse the service can easily be identified. *if the book is part of the StatRef collection instead of using your Athens Account, you must log in to the My Sunderland portal with your User ID and Password before you can access a title.