Finding and Using Ebooks

Highlights electronic books available through the University of Arkansas Libraries

About R2 Digital Library Ebooks

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R2 Digital Library is a collection of nursing and medical texts from Rittenhouse and other publishers. The Libraries purchase selected titles from this vendor. These titles are usually limited to 1 user at a time.

The Basics: R2 Ebooks

Where can I find them?

Most are in OneSearch.

How many simultaneous users?

These titles are usually limited to 1 user at a time.

If another user is currently viewing the book, you will see a message:
R2: This content is currently unavailable because all of the licenses are in use.  Please try again shortly.

Do I need a special account?

No. You can create a personal account to save books sections and images from session to session.

Are there download or print limits?

Printing is only one page at a time.

Can I read offline?

No, these books in HTML format are not designed to be downloaded.

Is special software needed?

No.

How long may I check a book out to read offline?

These books in HTML format are not designed to be downloaded.

Read Online

R2 ebooks are designed to be read online only. Use the Table of Contents or the next > and < back links to navigate within the book.

Read Offline

R2 ebooks are not available for download. You can print a page at a time by choosing "Print page" from the Tools menu.

R2 library print page tool

Linking for Classroom Use

These titles are usually limited to 1 user at a time.

First, get a permalink to the R2 book by choose Export Citation from the Tools menu.

Export Citation option in R2 library

Then Athenize your link before sending it out. The OpenAthens link will guarantee access for future use.