Infobase eBooks are Web-based versions of Infobase Publishing's outstanding print reference books. As one of America's leading providers of educational materials to the school and library market, Infobase offers students, librarians, and educators authoritative, reliable resources supporting the curriculum across a wide range of subject areas. There will be more than 1,800 current and backlist Infobase titles available in Fall 2008. Going forward, almost all of our new publications will be available in both print and eBook formats; meaning we will be introducing hundreds of new eBooks on a regular basis. Infobase eBooks are a great choice for any library as they offer:
There are more than 1,400 current and backlist Infobase titles available in Fall 2008. Going forward, almost all of our new publications will be available in both print and eBook formats; meaning we will be introducing new Infobase eBooks titles regularly, approximately several hundred titles per season.
The Infobase eBooks are available shortly after the print publishing date.
Infobase eBooks contain the complete texts of acclaimed Infobase Publishing print books. In most cases, images and graphics are included as well. Yes, any Infobase eBooks your library has purchased are fully cross-searchable on the Infobase eBooks platform.
Yes, any Infobase eBooks your library has purchased are fully cross-searchable on the Infobase eBooks platform.
Yes, the Infobase eBooks platform allows limited pages from an eBook to be printed.
Yes, users may copy and paste text from Infobase eBooks.
Yes, a trial "test-drive" is available for Infobase eBooks. This trial will allow you to preview the features of the Infobase eBooks platform by accessing a small, sample collection of eBooks.
You can sign up at any of the following URLs
Yes, customized MARC records are available.
The Infobase eBooks platform includes the following special features:
The Infobase eBooks platform is compatible with all current Web browsers. Adobe PDF Reader must be installed to view Infobase eBook content. For the best performance, the following system requirements are recommended:
There are no restrictions to the number of users accessing the Infobase eBooks platform concurrently, and there are no restrictions to the number of simultaneous users accessing the same title.
A user name and password, IP address, referring URL, or library barcode can be used to provide automatic authentication into the Infobase eBook(s) your institution has purchased.
Infobase eBooks are now available in HTML format for maximum flexibility when viewing in all browsers and Web-enabled devices. PDFs are still available as an alternate viewing format and for downloading by administrators for archival purposes. When viewing a book, conveniently switch between HTML and PDF view using the drop-down tool located in the upper left-hand corner of the page. HTML view is the default; if your title is not yet available in HTML format, you will see the PDF version.
Your Infobase eBooks collection can be accessed through the Infobase eBooks log-in screen: ebooks.infobasepublishing.com. Once logged in, you will have access to all the Infobase eBooks your institution has purchased. You can also use any of our supported authentication options to link directly to your Infobase eBooks collection or to a specific eBook.
Yes, you will need to enable cookies for access to the Infobase eBooks platform. Enabling cookies will allow users to maximize their eBook session.
Please email all technical support questions to ebook.support@infobaselearning.com.
Yes, usage tracking and reports for librarians are available for eBooks on the Infobase eBooks platform. Please contact Technical Support at 1-800-322-8755 ext. 4302 or email ebook.support@infobaselearning.com.
Please contact Technical Support at 1-800-322-8755 ext. 4302, email ebook.support@infobaselearning.com, or log in to the admin portal at admin.infobasepublishing.com and click the Account Settings tab where you will see the option to change your password.
Purchasing Infobase eBooks is easy and convenient. Registration is required to purchase your eBooks online. You can also call, fax, or email your eBook order to us. Ebook pricing for individual schools is the same as the list price of the print book; for districts and academic institutions, pricing is determined by full-time enrollment; for public libraries, pricing is determined by number of cardholders. To register online, visit any of the following URLs:
Be sure to visit the above Web sites frequently for new Infobase eBooks as they become available.
The Infobase eBooks platform is FREE! The only cost is the purchase of the eBook(s). There are no access, hosting, or annual maintenance fees.
Yes, special pricing is available for district-wide or large purchases. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly at ebooks@infobasepublishing.com or 1-800-322-8755 for more information.
Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-322-8755, or email ebooks@infobasepublishing.com.
Yes, please contact your local distributor or email bjacobs@factsonfile.com.