Read eBooks: Scholars Portal Books

Note that the amount that can be printed varies from publisher to publisher. Usually around 20% or 36 pages, whichever is more.

• There are two ways that ebook content can be printed depending on the format of the ebook.
  • 1. Look for a printer icon in the top right corner.
  • 2. If there is not printer icon, select "Export to PDF" or download a chapter PDF and print from Adobe Reader.

• Once the ebook is open, select "Export to PDF" button at the bottom left of the page.
• If there is no "Export to PDF" option, you can download a chapter by choosing the print button in the right-hand corner and clicking "Save as PDF".
• ​Remember, the amount that can be downloaded varies from publisher to publisher. Usually around 20% or 36 pages, whichever is more.

• There are two ways to copy text, depending on the format of the ebook.
  • Some formats will allow you to directly highlight and copy text.
  • Other formats will present the "Copy Text" (bottom left) function to select text
    • Once you select text, a blue window will open and allow you to cut and copy the highlighted text.

• ​Login in to Scholars Portal to use these features.
  • You will be prompted to select University of Guelph.
  • If you are not already logged into your University of Guelph account, you may be prompted to sign in using your University of Guelph credentials.
• Once logged in, the buttons for highlighting, bookmarking and making notes will appear at the bottom of the screen.
• Ebooks that you bookmark, make notes on, or highlight will automatically be saved in "My Library"

Please note that only some ebooks have these features built-in. If these features do not appear on an ebook, try saving as a PDF and making notes in Adobe Reader.

• Most ebooks on Scholars Portal have unlimited copies. However, borrowable ebooks typically only have 1 copy
• If an ebook is checked out, its "Expected Return Date" will be indicated below the image of the book cover.
• Holds cannot be placed on ebooks.

• You cannot place a hold on an ebook that is checked out. Borrowed ebook's expected return date will be indicated below the cover of the ebook.

• Return a ebook in Adobe Digital Editions by right-clicking and choosing "return borrowed item"
• There are no late fees, but returning an ebook makes it available to someone else sooner.

Please note that all ebooks may not be transferable.

• You can transfer as much of a ebook as you're allowed to download (usually 20% or 36 pages, whichever is more).
• Exported content will be in PDF format and can be transferred onto most tablets and e-readers.
• Borrowable ebooks may also be read on tablets and e-readers. Please see Adobe's Guide on transferring ebooks to e-readers.