JAMK students and staff! Via Elli e-library you will find e-books, e-journals and databases that fit your information needs. In addition, Elli e-library provides you with instructions that ease the use of these e-materials. You get to use the contents of the e-materials by logging in to Janet using HAKA login and your JAMK ID. See frequently asked questions about e-materials.

 

 

E-books

The library has purchased over 200 000 e-books covering various fields of study. The Library buys e-books from various providers either as large e-book sets or as single e-books. Therefore, the user rights, ways of using, loan periods and e-book readers required vary. For example, whereas some e-books can be read by multiple users at the same time, some can be read only by one person at a time.

Single e-books and links to them can best be found via Janet. You can also browse e-books according to science.

E-book services

The pink key symbol  next to a database title signals that logging in with a JAMK ID is required.

For some e-book services, you can also create a personal account. By registering with JAMK email, you will have access to the full functionality of the service, e.g. highlights and notes. You also need a user account to download e-books. 

Books24x7  
  • e-books on information technology in English
  • e-books are read on a web browser window and continuous Internet connection is required
Dawsonera e-books  

Dawsonera's e-book service has stopped on 31.7. Books have been transferred to VLeBooks service.

Ebook Central (former Ebrary)  
  • e-books in English covering various subjects
  • e-books can be read on a web browser window or downloaded to a device
  • a downloaded e-book can be read without Internet connection
  • create an account for downloading ebooks, adding notes and bookmarks
  • Instructions
Ebook Collection (EBSCO)  
  • e-books in English covering various subjects
  • e-books can be read on a web browser window or downloaded to a device
  • a downloaded e-book can be read without Internet connection
  • create an account for downloading ebooks, adding notes and bookmarks
  • Instructions   |   Videos  
E-books on JAMK’s own server  
  • e-books in PDF
  • login to remote desktop with JAMK username
Knovel  
  • e-books and reference books on technology in English
  • e-books can be read on a web browser window or downloaded to a device
  • a downloaded e-book can be read without Internet connection
  • by creating a Knovel ID, you can download and save searches, create bookmarks and highlights. Create a Knovel ID on JAMK network and use the JAMK email address for registration
  • Instructions   |   Videos   |   Quick Start Guide
Skillsoft Books ITPro (formerly Books24x7) 
  • e-books on information technology in English
  • you can browse the selection by clicking Browse the Library - IT Skills
  • ebooks can be read in the browser even with mobile device 
  • Unlimited simultaneous user access is available for all of the titles
  • Skillsoft Help and Tutorials | Skillsoft Search tips|
VLeBooks 
  • e-books in English (includes books formerly available on Dawsonera)
  • e-books can be read on a web browser window or downloaded to a device
  • a downloaded e-book can be read without Internet connection

These e-books can be found via Janet.

VLeBooks can be accessed only outside the JAMK network when you are logged in to Janet with your Haka credentials. If you come across the following error message, you have tried to access a VLeBooks e-book on a campus computer on the JAMK network.

 

Readers

You can read e-books on your computer or mobile device. Some of the e-books you can download to your device. Install the free reader required to your device before downloading an e-book.

Adobe Reader | Adobe Digital Editions

f you want to read the e-book you have borrowed on multiple devices, you have to authorize the reader with an Adobe ID. After the authorization, you can transfer the e-book across devices and on the different devices open the e-book with your Adobe ID.

The e-book file is saved by default to a folder called “My Digital Editions”.

 

E-journals

The library has purchased thousands of electronic journals covering various fields of study. You can search for a single, specific e-journal via Janet. If you are only just beginning to map what articles can be found on your subject, you can use Janet’s International Article Search.

Databases

Alongside e-book and e-journal databases, the library collections include, for example, standards and statistics. If you are unsure of what database you should be using, check out the tips in your own field’s information retrieval guide. More instructions and guides. 

Open Access

There is an abundance of high-quality open access materials, for example scientific and occupational books, articles and reports. Open access materials can be freely used without charge or barriers. Get to know the library’s instructions on how you can find reliable open access sources for your information needs.

The terms of use of e-books, e-journals and databases

Users have to follow the terms of use defined in the license agreements. Get to know the terms of use of JAMK Library’s e-materials.

You can check terms of use in more detail on each service provider’s website. Contact the Library in unclear cases.

 

Remote Access

You can use most of JAMK Library’s e-books and databases via Janet at home or on the road. Log into Janet using your personal JAMK ID .

Accessible in the JAMK network or off-campus with a JAMK username and passwordIn the information source guides the pink key symbol next to a database title signals that logging in with a JAMK ID is required.