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Library 101: Everything you need to get started with the Library: eBooks

eBooks in IADT Library

IADT Library has access to many thousands of eBooks which can be accessed on- and off-campus at any time. 

To access our eBook collection, click hereand enter your student number and password when asked to log in. 

Accessibility within eBooks

eBooks in the Library can be read aloud by text-to-speech software. Follow the steps below to access the features. 

When you're in Pro Quest eBook Central, click “log in” on the top right.

Once you have logged in using your IADT credentials, click “Settings” on the top right of the top menu bar, and then click “Profile”.

settings and profile in pro quest, the library ebook system

In your profile, select the ‘Text Only’ option. 

image of the text only option in pro quest profile

Now the text can be read by a screen reader.  It can also be copied and pasted.

Use the read aloud Chrome extension to have the page read aloud.

screenshot of the read aloud window open reading text from an ebook in proquest

 

For more information and help with assistive technology in IADT, please click here