Accessing eReaders
- Viewing the full-text of eReaders
- Accessing an eReader from a course website
- How to search for course readings in the library catalogue
Viewing the full-text of eReaders
All electronic readings are in PDF format and Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print. See the Library’s selfhelp guide for Printing and viewing PDFs for more information.
Please note: In Internet Explorer you must have both HTTP 1.1 settings checked in Advanced Internet options, or files may not open.
To report problems fill out the Library Access Problem Report form at http://www.library.unisa.edu.au/questionpoint/askdb.asp
Accessing an eReader from a course website
1. Click on Course eReader from the left hand menu. This will open a new window containing the list of readings for your course
2. To access the full text, click the link next to Access:
3. The reading will open in a new window – it may take several moments for it to load
4. If you are asked for a username and password, enter your UniSA network logon and password and click on Login
How to search for course readings in the library catalogue
From the library catalogue: http://catalogue.library.unisa.edu.au/ (opens in new window)
Using Quick Search
1. Enter your course code in the Search for box, e.g. BUSS 5114
2. Select “Title (omit a, an, the… as the first work)” from Search in
3. Select “Electronic Resources” from Quick Limits
4. Click on Search
5. The readings display as:
6. If there is a second page of readings you access it by clicking Next (above the list of readings)
7. To choose a reading click on the reading title (see highlighted title below)
This opens the reading record.
8. To access the full text, click the link next to Access:
9. The reading will open in a new window – it may take several moments for it to load
10. If you are asked for a username and password, enter your UniSA network logon and password and click on Login
Using the High Demand Collection
1. Click the High Demand Collection tab
2. Select "eR:eReaders" from Campus
3. Select your course code (area and catalogue number) and name from Course
4. Click on Search
The readings display as:
