McGraw-Hill eBook Library Help/F.A.Q.

USING THE SITE:

How do I access the site?

Access to the eBook Library website is available through an institutional subscription, usually provided by your institution’s library. 

If you have been authenticated through your library, an institutional banner will appear in the upper right corner of the screen.  If you are not sure if your institution has a subscription, please contact your library.  If you are interested in procuring an institutional subscription, please see the section for librarians/site administrators below.   

All modern browsers are supported.  If you experience any issues accessing the site through your subscription, please contact [email protected].

How do I navigate through the site?

Content can be discovered by browsing or through search.  See this short video on navigating site features or view our Quick Start guide.

Browse the titles on the site by collection, or search for words, phrases, ISBNs, authors, or keywords using the general search bar.  Results can be sorted by date or by title, or filtered by author, keyword, publication date, or series.  Advanced search is also available.  

To return to the Home Page from any page on this site, click on the eBook Library logo in the upper left corner or Home in the navigation bar.

Can I print or download content from the site?

Yes!  When you select “Open eBook” there will be options to download the full book content as a PDF file, which can be printed.  See this short video for an overview of using the e-reader features.

Any content downloaded from the site is subject to the Terms of Use.

Can I access the site through my mobile device?

Yes, you can now access McGraw-Hill Ebook Library through a mobile device. See the instructions on the Mobile page for how to pair your device, or watch this short video for instructions. 

Why should I create a personal account?

Creating a personal account provides you with additional tools within McGraw-Hill eBook Library, including the ability to add a title to your Favorites; save and run searches; set up an email alert when new content has been added to a series or collection. You do not have to create a personal account to access the site, but you do have to create one to take advantage of these features.

To create a personal account, click Sign In in the site header and select the option to register.  See this short video for more information on creating a personal account and available features. 

How often is content updated?

New titles are uploaded to McGraw-Hill eBook Library on a quarterly basis. You can sign up to receive email alerts when new content is added via your personal account.

Who do I contact if I need help?

See the Contact Us page.

 

FOR LIBRARIANS/SITE ADMINISTRATORS:

How do I get help with my existing subscription or purchase a new subscription?

Please contact [email protected] for existing subscriptions or fill out the request form for new subscriptions.

How do I access administrator features like usage statistics and subscription details?

Administrators can log in to the site with their admin username and password.  Click the Sign In link in the site header to enter these credentials, then click on your username to access your Account page.   

In addition to managing their personal details, Administrators can also access the following features from their Account page:

  • Access Entitlements: See exactly what you have subscribed to.
  • Usage Reports: View and download COUNTER-compliant usage data.
  • Manage Administrators: Add or delete administrators to the account.
  • Co-Branding: Customize eBook Library by adding your institution’s logo, name, or banner text.
  • MARC Records: Access the MARC records for titles to which you have access.

For more information see this short video on using the administrator features or download the administrator guide. For questions or log in information please contact [email protected].

What titles are available on the eBook Library platform?

Click below to download lists of all titles currently available on the platform.

What options are available for subscribing to eBook Library titles?

Subscriptions offer continual access to updated editions and quarterly additions of newly published titles. Your library will always have the most up-to-date edition of every title in the McGraw-Hill ebook library. Perpetual access is also available.

You can subscribe to full collections of titles, for example all of the Business title, or specific clusters of titles, for example the Leadership and Management cluster in the Business Collection.  See more information on the available collections on the About page.  

eBook Library does not support pay-per-view or Patron Driven Acquisition, and does not offer a la carte access or subscriptions to individual titles.

For more information on subscription options please fill out the request form.

What methods of access control are available?

The eBook Library offers a suite of access options for institutions, including:

IP Authentication: Institutional subscribers submit their network IP ranges to McGraw-Hill Education during subscription setup. These ranges are verified and loaded into the system and all users coming from inside the range are automatically provided seamless access under the institution's account.

Trusted Proxy: Trusted proxy access is available for institutions to provide remote access to online content.  To set up trusted proxy access, contact [email protected].  For EZProxy configuration, use the following database definition:

Title MH eBookLibrary

URL http://mhebooklibrary.com

DJ mhebooklibrary.com

Athens/Shibboleth:  McGraw-Hill eBook Library is Athens and Sibboleth compliant. Contact [email protected] to enable Athens/Shibboleth authentication for your institution.

I want my users to know that their library is providing them access to McGraw-Hill eBook Library. Can I display my institution’s logo on the home page?

Yes. Log in with your administrator log-in credentials and click on your name in the upper right corner of the screen. Click on “Co-Branding” on the left and follow the instructions for uploading a logo file, banner text, and a URL to link your logo to your institution home page.