News

Thorium Reader for offline reading of e-books

22-06-2026

The EBSCO e-books provided by the library can be read online. A number of these titles can also be downloaded for offline reading. Previously, the app Adobe Digital Editions was used for this purpose. From now on, the user-friendly, free app Thorium Reader is available instead.

With Thorium Reader, you can open, annotate and have e-books (PDF and EPUB) from various providers read aloud.

Thorium Reader is available for Windows 11 via the Company Portal, see at SSW – Thorium Reader by EDRLab. And, of course, you can also install the app on your personal computer.

Please see the EBSCO FAQ, which includes a short video on how to read EBSCO e-books offline using Thorium Reader and see here the leaflet with further information.

Quick access to full text with our browser tools

22-06-2026

Did you know that the library offers three handy browser extensions: Lean Library, LibKey Nomad and EndNote Click? When searching the internet, these tools will immediately notify you if the library provides access to the full text of an article or e-book.

If you can’t see direct access on a website or via Google, these extensions automatically check whether we have access to the paid or Open Access version and take you to the full text with a single click. They work in Google Scholar, Web of Science and PubMed, amongst others.

Upgrading to Windows 11
After the upgrade, you may need to reinstall the extensions. Simply download them from the library page and enable them in your browser (via the puzzle piece icon in the top right-hand corner of Edge). You can also pin them there for quick access.

It is best to use all three tools: they complement each other and increase your chances of accessing the right source straight away.

Library closing days

22-06-2026

During the following days, the library will be closed all day.