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Click one of the categories below or scroll down to find answers to frequently asked questions about Oxford Scholarship Online (Oxford University Press).
Can I view e-books if I'm using a PC? Do I need special software?
Yes, you can view e-books using a PC. No, you do not need special software.
Can I download e-books if I'm using a PC? Do I need special software?
Yes, you can download e-books using a PC. You will need a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Reader.
Can I view e-books if I'm using a Mac? Do I need special software?
Yes, you can view e-books using a Mac. No, you do not need special software.
Can I download e-books if I'm using a Mac? Do I need special software?
Yes, you can download e-books using a Mac. You will need a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Reader.
Can I use my mobile device or tablet to view e-books? Do I need special software?
Yes, you can view e-books using your mobile device or tablet. No, you do not need special software.
Can I use my mobile device or tablet to download e-books? Do I need special software?
Yes, you can download e-books. You will need a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Reader.
Do I need to set up an account to view e-books?
No, you do not need to set up an account to view e-books.
Do I need to set up an account to download e-books?
No, you do not need to set up an account to download e-books.
Can I download e-book chapters?
Yes, you can download e-book chapters.
Can I download entire e-books?
Yes, you can download entire e-books, but it must be one chapter at a time.
What file formats can I download e-books in?
You can download chapters and entire e-books in PDF format.
How many people can view or check out an e-book at one time?
There is no limit to the number of people who can view an e-book at one time. E-books cannot be checked out.
What is the check out period for e-books?
E-books cannot be checked out.
Can I place a hold on an e-book?
Since any number of people can view e-book chapters at the same time, there is no need to place holds on e-books.
Can I print pages of e-books?
Yes, you can print e-books by chapter.
Can I take notes in e-books?
Yes, you can take notes in e-books if you download the chapters as PDFfiles.
Can I bookmark pages e-books?
Yes, you can create a bookmark in your browser or email yourself a URL, but only at the article/chapter level. You will not be able to bookmark a specific page in the e-book.
Can I highlight passages of e-books?
Yes, you can highlight passages of e-books if you download the chapters as PDF files.
Can I export citations?
Yes, you can export citations in multiple formats.
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