The EBSCO ebook collection provides access to a huge range of educational books. You can read any book online in the eBook viewer. You can also download any book to read later. You are able to print selections of the books available for your personal use.
This link above will take you straight to the collection while on campus: if you are off campus use the intranet link available from under announcements on the school intranet site.
Search on a topic and browse the selection and content online:
Click below to browse and search the collection:
The Ebsco eBook Education Collection features more than 4,000 quality e-books supporting leaders and faculty in the education discipline. Titles range from introductory texts for undergraduate coursework to more complex and detailed works for advanced students and scholars. Also included are support materials for teachers and professionals working in K-12 and higher education classrooms, covering topics from curriculum building to student behavior and dynamics.
All titles are available with unlimited user access, so you don't have to worry about someone else returning a book before you can read it. Easily accessible while connected to the Lowther network and on-campus. For off-campus access, please contact the library. Create an account to save resources and bookmarks for future use, or download Full Text PDFs to read off-line.
You will need to download Adobe Digital Editions in order to view these ebooks offline. Alternatively, you can install the EbscoHost app on your ipad or tablet: for iOs via the App Store or for Android via GooglePlay.
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The Ebsco host iPhone app allows you to access Ebsco on your Phone and iPad, here's how to install it:
1). Download the 'Ebsco host' app from the App store.
2). Logon to Ebsco using the Lowther network (ie at school, or via LowtherNet).
2). On the Ebsco Homepage click on 'iPhone and Android app' at the bottom of the page. You will be asked to enter your email.
3). You will be sent an email with a verification link, click on this link and it will take you through to the app. This will ensure you can also access the Lowther Hall subscription to Ebsco via the app.