O’Reilly for Higher Education (Safari) – New Log-in

October 13th, 2020 by | No Comments »

O’Reilly now uses your CWL to log in rather than your email address.

This will set up a new account on your first visit.

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Existing Users who temporarily wish to access their older (via UBC email) account, click here.

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Library Access Browser Extension (Lean Library) & Safari 14 -Oct.2020

October 6th, 2020 by | Comments Off on Library Access Browser Extension (Lean Library) & Safari 14 -Oct.2020

Library Access ExtensionFor some Users who have installed Lean Library on their Safari 14 browser, there have been error messages asking them to upgrade their macOS. This is a known issue. A fix is expected in the next week or so, possibly with the release of the new OS “Big Sur”. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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ebrary Reader: Will it work with my browser?

April 8th, 2009 by | Comments Off on ebrary Reader: Will it work with my browser?

Mostly, yes. If you want the full browser story from ebrary, visit here.

  • you must use Java 1.6 or higher
  • you must have browser cookies enabled and you may need to turn off pop-up blockers for ebrary.com
  • use Internet Explorer 5.x or newer ( if running under Windows you need only go view a book)
  • use Firefox 1.0.4 or newer (if running under Windows Firefox should handle the installation automatically. If you need to actively install the reader, you should read Installation - PC Firefox )
  • Use Safari 1.1 or newer (but you have to install. To install ebrary Reader for Mac OS X read Installation - Mac OS X. For Mac OS 9 read Installation - Mac OS 9.
  • Opera, iCab, NeoPlanet, Linux/Unix and WebTV are not supported at this time.

So, there you have it. I’ve viewed ebrary ebooks in Firefox, I.E. and Safari, and the reader worked fine. Yes, the first time can be annoying if a browser needs set up (*NOTE: on UBC Library Public stations users will have to load the reader each time they log in). But the full features of the reader –printing, copying, adding notes, etc– are worth it.

CAUTION: the reader can be damn slow to load… and there is often no little hourglass or spinning wheel or wiggling whatevers as it loads. Be patient. Remember, reading is possible in the Quick View mode, you just don’t get the fancy add-ons of the reader (i.e. no printing).

Try ebrary at e-Duke or Canadian Publisher’s Collection.

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