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To get the best from MyiLibrary and to be able to fully use all its features, please browse these links.
How to use your Notepad
Creating your notes
Using your notes
Viewing your notes
Editing your notes
Printing and deleting your notes
Your Bookmarks
FAQs
Can't find an answer?
Getting Started
Tools
How to search for an ebook
Choosing a collection
Quick Search
Advanced Search
Opening and reading an ebook
Turning the pages
Text Searching
Copy, Paste and Print
Help… Getting Started
MyiLibrary provides a faster and easier way to access collections of books, reports,
journals, and other documents published by major publishers and inter-governmental
organisations.
The aim is to allow you to write research papers more quickly and conveniently.
MyiLibrary provides you with various searching tools to ensure that you find the book or
collection that you are looking for. Whilst reading an ebook you will be able to use a
variety of tools to enable you to bookmark pages and make notes. Your bookmarks and
notes will then be saved in your personal notepad, which you will be able to access at any
point using your user login details.
For advice on searching for books, book marking and note taking please have a look at
our online help guide
Gain, retain and share knowledge
Help…
(TOC) Table of Contents:Interactive list
containing hyperlinksto your ebook content.
Search:Search your ebook
through keyword(s).
Notes:Create your own
research notes aboutspecific titles.
Dictionary:
Additional resources
Tools
Help…
Click on a publisher name toview, select and read abook from the desired
content.
How to search for an ebook
Bookmarks allow you to viewany bookmarks or notes
that you may have made ina previous MyiLibrary
session.
Advanced Search allows youto search in more detail.
For example by booktitle, ISBN, publisher
e.t.c.
For a Quick Search across allcontent, enter a keyword
and select GO. This willthen display a selection of
books related to yoursearch.
Help…
Click on the relevant publishericon to view a list of
titles within theircollection.
Choosing a collection
Scroll through titles in the listand click on the relevantbook title to view details
of the ebook.
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Click here to return to the listof titles in the
publisher's collection...
Click here to open andread the ebook...
Once you have selected anebook title, the bookdetails are displayed.
You now have two choices:
Help…You can do a Quick Search
by entering a keywordand selecting GO.
This will search the titles,Authors, Editors, ISBNs
and Keywords withinyour collections.
Quick Search
Your results will then appear asfollows. To view the
details for a listed ebookclick on the title.
Once you have selected anebook title, the bookdetails are displayed.
You now have two choices:
i. Click here to return to thelist of search results
ii. Click here to open andread the ebook.
Help… Advanced Search
To search for an ebook in moredetail, click the Advanced
Search button in orderto open the
advanced search screen.
The Advanced Searchallows you to search using a
wide variety of optionsdepending on the
information you have.
For example, if you knew the ISBNof the book you could enterit here. Or, if you knew the
title, enter it here.
Once you have enteredinformation into the relevant
fields, click search to seethe search results.
Help… Advanced Search continued
You can call up Subject Lists tohelp with your choice.
Click search to see thesearch results.
Help… Advanced Search continued
After submitting your advancedsearch your results will
appear as follows. To viewthe details for a listed
ebook click on the title.
Once you have selected anebook title the book details
are displayed, you nowhave two choices:
i. Click here to return to the listof search results.
ii. Click here to open and readthe ebook.
Help… Opening and reading an ebook
Having carried out your search,the results will appear as
follows. To view thedetails for a listed ebook
click on the title.
Once you have selected anebook title the book details
are displayed, you nowhave two choices:
i. Click here to return to the listof search results.
ii. Click here to open and readthe ebook.
Help… Turning the pages
Go to page:
Key in a page number and click'Go to page' to view that
ebook page.
Next page:
Click here to view the nextebook page.
Previous page:
Click here to view the previousebook page.
Help… Text searching
Search: Select the Search tabon your tool bar to search
your open ebook.
Enter your research specifickeyword(s)
Select your search format,either by:
i. Exact word(s)
ii. All forms of the word(s)
Click GO to activate yourkeyword(s) search.
Help… Text searching results
Your keyword(s) results will bedisplayed as a list
identifying:
i. #Hits: The number of timesyour keyword(s) is
displayed on the page.
ii. The page number that thekeyword can be found on.
Click on the page number toview your keyword result
displayed within the ebookcontent.
Help… Viewing your text search results
The highlighted text identifiesyour keyword(s) results
within the ebook content.
Help… Copy, Paste and Print
Copy: Hold down your leftmouse button and drag
through the text until youare happy with the
amount of highlightedcontent and then release
the mouse button.
Use the keyboard: Cntrl + C
Open your target program and
Paste: Cntrl + V
Print: To print your current pageuse the keyboard:
Cntrl + P
Or click here
(Print page)
Help… How to use your Notepad
i. For account holders pleaseenter your login details
here - and click Login
ii. If you have forgottenyour password click here
to have the securitydetails sent to your e-mail
address again.
iii. If you do not have a 'Notes'account click here to create
a User ID and Password.
Select the Notes tab on yourtool bar to open yourMyiLibrary Notepad.
To use your unique Notepadyou must have a 'Notes'
account.
Help… Creating your Notes account
Your 'Notes' Account passwordwill be sent straight to your
e-mail address, and yoursignup is complete.
Close the pop-up box to continueusing MyiLibrary and start
to use your new'Notes' Account.
To create your 'Notes' Account,enter your
email address here.
Help… Using your Notes
Enter your researchspecific note.
To open your unique Notepadclick 'Create/Edit notes'.
Your unique Notepad will bedisplayed as a pop-up box.
or Click 'Close Window ' tobookmark your Note
and continue browsingyour ebook on
MyiLibrary.
Click 'Save this note' tobookmark your note andcontinue using Notepad
Help… Viewing your Notes Index / Previous page / Next page
To go to your research noteclick the hyperlink under
'view/edit note'.
To go to the ebook page,specific to your note,
click on the hyperlink under'go to page '.
To view your Notes, specific toyour current ebook, click
'Create/Edit Notes’
Your Notepad will appearas a pop-up.
Help… Editing your Notes
On completing your Note editingactivity click 'Save Note' to
save your changes andcontinue using your Notepad.
Or Click 'Save/Close' to saveyour Note and continuebrowsing your ebook or
MyiLibrary
To edit your Note, place themouse cursor in the text
and edit your Note specificto your researching needs.
Help… Printing and deleting your Notes
Delete: To delete the selectedNote(s) click here.
Print: To print the selectedNote(s) click here
Whenever you wish to print ordelete your note:
Select the specific note that youwish to print or delete
Help… Your Bookmarks
By clicking on the bookmarksbutton a window will
appear asking you to loginusing your username and
password.
i. Your Notes username andpassword will also
access your Bookmarks.
If you have yet to register and donot have a user id and
password, click here to enteryour email address where you
will then be emailed yourusername and password.
ii. If you already have yourusername and password,enter them here and click
the submit button.
iii. If you have forgotten you'reyour password click here to
have it emailed to you.
To view or edit anybookmarks or notes that
you may have made inprevious MyiLibrary
sessions click on thebookmarks button.
Help… Your Bookmarks continued
Once you have logged in, afurther pop up box will
appear containing a list ofany bookmarks and notesthat you may have saved
in the past.
To view a bookmark click ontitle from your list.
Once a bookmark has beenselected, the bookmarked
page will automaticallyopen, as can be seen here.
For information onreading/editing notes click
here.
Help… Frequently asked questions
Q. What are ebooks?
A. eBooks are electronic versions of printed books. eBooks can be viewed online from any PC connected to the Internet. You canbrowse eBooks for quick research and reference or read them at your leisure. Since eBooks are online, they're available at yourconvenience - anywhere, anytime. You never have to worry about returning them.
Q. What is Myilibrary?
A. MyiLibrary is the library tool for today and tomorrow. This unique electronic platform gives users desktop access to some of themost topical and current electronic content available today. You can access a wide range of research, reference, and readingmaterials online from any location. You can search across many eBooks, or conduct your search within a particular eBook.
Q. What collections are available on MyiLibrary?
A. MyiLibrary has now partnered with many of the main United Nations Agencies to bring their content together into an aggregateddatabase allowing searching through all publications. These IGO contributors include:
World Health Organization
International Labour Organization
OECD
International Organization for Migration
United Nations
UNAIDS
World Bank
IAEA
Along with these IGO collections, users can also acquire e-content from many of the largest STM publishers such as Kluwer,Springer Verlag, Taylor & Francis and Wiley.
Q. How can I get access to MyiLibrary?
A. MyiLibrary is distributed through Coutts Information Services, the global library supply company that has operations throughoutthe world. Click here to visit Coutts website. Alternatively to access MyiLibrary or to subscribe to ebook collections please email oursales team: sales@myilibrary.com.
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Q. How can I change my subscriber details?
A. If you are a current subscriber and wish to notify us of a name change, change of address, contact name, use the online ContactUs form. After submission of this form our Customer Support department will contact you within 24 hours to confirm your newsubscription details.
Q. What do I do if I have forgotten or lost my Log in details?
A. If you are a current subscriber and have forgotten or lost your Login details, use the online Contact Us form or e-mailhelp@myilibrary.com. After submission of this form our e-mail our Customer Support department will contact you within 24 hourswith an appropriate solution.
Q. How do I get help if I have a problem?
A. Our online Help resource covers your initial use of MyiLibrary and details how to effectively use MyiLibrary to fulfill all of yourresearch needs. If you are unable to find an answer to your problem contact us or e-mail help@myilibrary.com and a member ofour support team will contact you with an appropriate solution within 24 hours.
Q. Can more than one person at a time access a document?
A. Yes. Any number of people can view and search a document at the same time.
Q. Why can't I save a copy of the entire document I'm looking at?
A. Publishers and copyright owners determine how much of any particular document can be copied or printed. Your ebook may alsobe displayed page by page, therefore you will not be able to save the entire ebook in one go.
Q. Do eBooks provide less or more information than their print counterparts? Will illustrations transfer clearly?
A. In most cases, MyiLibrary collections are an exact duplication of the printed book, and our digital files are optimised for each of thedifferent formats (HTML or PDF). In addition, rights issues may sometimes prevent MyiLibrary from including all of the illustrationsas they exist in the printed version.
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Q. If new research becomes available or the book is revised will the eBook be automatically updated?
A. No, eBook editions are published in the same way as new editions of printed books.
Q. What level of technical support/customer care can MyiLibrary offer?
A. We ensure that all your queries are accorded the highest priority. Our Help Desk aims to answer all questions within 24 hours.
Q. How do I reference eBooks in any essays or dissertations that I write?
A. All eBooks have a format eISBN, which can be cited as references when needed. In addition, most formats still include referencegeneric bibliographic information.
Q. Can I print chapters, sections or pages I want to use for my research?
A. Yes, you can print chapters, sections or pages you wish to use for your research. Click here view our Printing Help Desk.
Q: When I enter my username and password I receive a message saying that it is invalid. Why?
A: Both username and password are case sensitive. Be sure that you are entering them correctly. If you would like to have themverified contact our help desk email help@myilibrary.com. Enter your account number and your username and password will beemailed to you. If your email address is likely to have changed since you first registered, please contact us quoting yoursubscriber number and new email address, and we will send them to you.
Q: How can I tell if my institution has subscribed to the Journal?
A: If your institution has an online subscription, you'll automatically have access to the collections through a username andpassword or through Athens log in authentication. Please contact your Librarian or Administrator who should be able to provideyou with the information you need alternatively contact us for further details.
Q: I am a researcher at an institution that subscribes to MyiLibrary. How do I get access?
A: If your institution is registered for access to MyiLibrary, you should be able to access the collections using a username &password or Athens log in authentication. Please contact your Librarian or Administrator who should be able to provide you withthe information you need alternatively contact us for further details.
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Q: I am a researcher at an institution which is member of a consortium that has just subscribed to MyiLibrary.
How do I get access?
A: MyiLibrary should have already registered your institution for consortia access. Your librarian should be able to provide you withthe information you need.
Q: What happens if I have problems with online access?
A: If you experience any problems with online access, or have any other technical queries, our experienced Customer Service Teamwill be pleased to assist you.
Q. Are there pictures in the books? What about maps, charts, and tables?
A. All original illustrations, graphs, and tables are included on the service if we have been able to acquire appropriate licensing rights.
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