Accessing Your eText Offline

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Offline Reading and Printed Copies

You don't have to be online to read your eText titles. You can download them to a device to read later, or get printed copies. Note, however, that when reading offline you cannot add new notes or comments.

If you want a printed copy, you have two options: print it yourself (if you want just a few pages), or purchase a printed copy of the entire title.

Print it yourself: You can print up to 50 pages at a time from directly within Engage.

Order a complete print copy: Within Engage, you can order a spiral-bound, black-and-white copy of the entire eText. There is a fee for ordering a print copy, which covers publisher royalties and shipping. (If you live in an IU residence hall, there are no shipping costs). 

Accessibility of IU eTexts

If you use assistive technology to access Canvas, click here to read more about accessibility of IU eTexts titles and the Engage platform.

Now you know

This brief video will demonstrate how to download a title for offline access.

Downloading an eText for offline reading

  1. Go to the Engage homepage (your library).
  2. Move your cursor over the cover image of the book you want to read offline.
  3. Click the menu button (three little dots) on the upper-right of the cover.
  4. Switch the toggle to "Keep on Device."
  5. You'll see a download icon pop up next to the menu button.
  6. When the download icon turns into a green checkmark, your book is available offline.
  7. Bookmark the URL (address) of your Engage homepage, as you'll go here to access your downloaded eTexts when reading offline.

The next video shows the two ways to print.

Print it yourself or order a printed copy

  1. Open the eText you want to print from. 
  2. Note the page numbers that you want to print. Be aware that some pages, like front matter, may have Roman numerals instead of regular numbers.
  3. Click the upper-right menu button (three little dots) to open the menu.
  4. Click on "Print."
    • To print select pages yourself, type in the page range that you want and send to the printer of your choice.
    • If you are ordering a completed print copy, look for the Order a Printed Copy button (with a picture of a delivery truck). You will not be charged unless you fill out the order form and confirm. 

You're done!

Now you are ready to make the most of IU eTexts.