Can I download an Oxford Reference Library ebook to my Nook/Kindle/iPad/other mobile device?

Yes, but the process is complicated. If you manage to download an Oxford Reference Library ebook entry in PDF, you can then use Adobe Digital Editions to transfer that PDF file to your e-reader or mobile device, except Kindle. Consult the "Before Downloading from Oxford Reference Library" box for more information on downloading.

Kindle users can transfer PDF files to their Kindle, but there are restrictions on file size. Check your Kindle user guide for more information.
 

How long can I check out an Oxford Reference Library ebook?

Oxford Reference Library ebooks cannot be checked out. You can easily read them online or print sections. With some effort, you may be able to download sections. Consult the "Before Downloading from Oxford Reference Library" box to the right for information on browser features and/or extensions that will allow you to download webpages as PDFs.

Where can I go for more information on Oxford Reference Library ebooks?

Click here to go to the FAQ on using Oxford Reference Library.

Oxford Reference Library ebooks don't have a built-in option to download, so you will have to use your web browser to download it as a webpage (in HTML). You can also use web browser features or install browser extensions to enable PDF downloading.

How to download as a webpage (in HTML)

  Apple Safari
While viewing a web document you want to keep, choose Save As from the File menu and then choose Web Archive

  Google Chrome
Hit Ctrl+S on your keyboard. A standard Windows Save As dialog should be displayed. From the drop-down menu next to Save as type, choose Web Page, Complete

  Internet Explorer
Hit Ctrl+S on your keyboard. A standard Windows Save As dialog should be displayed.
- To save all the files associated with the page, including graphics, frames, and style sheets in their original format, select Webpage, complete
- To save all information as a single file, select Web Archive, single file (*.mht)
- To save just the current HTML page, without graphics, sounds, or other files, select Webpage, HTML only
- To save just the text from the current webpage, select Text File

  Mozilla Firefox
Hit Ctrl+S on your keyboard. A standard Windows Save As dialog should be displayed.
- To save all the files associated with the page, including graphics, frames, and style sheets in their original format, select Web Page, complete
- To save just the current HTML page, without graphics, sounds, or other files, select Webpage, HTML only
- To save just the text from the current webpage, select Text Files

  Opera
While viewing a web document you want to keep, choose Save As from the File menu and then choose Web Archive

How to download as a PDF

  Apple Safari
Select Print from Safari's File menu. Click the PDF menu button in the lower left and select Save as PDF

  Google Chrome
The Google Chrome browser has a built-in print-to-pdf functionality. Click this link and look for the section on changing the print Destination

  Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer does not have a built-in function to save webpages as PDFs. It does not have extensions you can install for this purpose either. Click this link to view a post on the Microsoft Community site that offers two other options for saving as PDF

  Mozilla Firefox
There are some extensions in Mozilla Firefox that will allow you to download webpages as PDFs. Click this link and type "PDF" in the search box to find one

  Opera
There are some extensions in the Opera browser that will allow you to download webpages as PDFs. Click this link and type "PDF" in the search box to find one
 

1. Locate the ebook you want in SearchBox and click the link. If you are off campus, you have to log in:

2. You will be taken directly to a list of entries in the dictionary or encyclopedia. Click on an entry to view the full text.

3. Click the  icon near the top right. This will open the entry in a new window by itself. From this page, use browser features or extensions to save the entry as a webpage (HTML) or PDF. If you don't know how to do this, consult the "Before Downloading from Oxford Reference Library" box.