What is an ebook?

An ebook is the digital equivalent to the printed book. For Ellibs Oy, a digital book refers to an ebook in Adobe PDF format which can be read using the Adobe Reader software and soon by the Adobe Digital Editions software as well.

The PDD file format created by Adobe provides the standard solution to reading, editing and printing ebooks. The PDF format is used globally.

“I think it’s absolutely amazing to be able to get the book that I need right on my computer. I’m in the army now, but that doesn’t prevent me one bit from getting the works I need for my studies over the Internet from my school’s library. I’m not saying I don’t like traditional books, but many a time the ebooks are just unbelievably convenient,” says science student Joona Putkonen.

Ebook – The new way to borrow and read books

How about having your library books always look as good as new?

How about still being able to make notes, add comments or highlight any important spots in the library book – with absolutely no pangs of conscience?

Would you have use for a feature allowing you to search the library book on key words, a little like you do on Google?

Ever needed a book that is out of print?

Would you have use for a library very close to you? Or a number of them? Open round the clock, no less?

Would you like to publish your own books?

Would your company have use for a library which would be available to all employees regardless of the time of day or anybody’s current whereabouts?

If yes, here’s some good news for you! There’s a working solution to all of these requirements: Ellibs

More than half of all music is now purchased by downloading from the Web. This music is then saved and enjoyed on mobile phones, MP3 players, iPods and what have you. The same thing is set to happen in the book business. However, ebook will not replace printed matter but rather provide an alternative to support it. Printed books will retain their appeal but will be accompanied by the superior search facilities of ebooks with their instant accessibility, speedy availability and a whole host of other useful features.

How do ebooks work in practice?

Ebooks represent a whole range of features. There is no wear and tear on ebooks, no matter how many notes you make!

• Reader’s comments and markings
• Add your own notes
• Advanced search facilities
• Word Search provides a useful tool for looking up terms. Ellibs also supports the Finnish language. The result is that you’ll be able to find whatever you’re looking for—in no time at all!
• Highlight colour and underlining
• Get back to any salient points quickly
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