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.

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:

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.

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

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

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.

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