LibGuides: Biomedical Apps and Mobile Resources: e-Books

e-Book Packages

Set up the mobile app or use the mobile friendly website. But first, register for your Access Medicine account using a desktop or laptop that is either on campus or using the VPN.

Selected resources include: Quick Medical Dx & Tx, Clinician's Pocket Reference: The Scut Monkey, Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas, Diagnosaurus, Diagnostic Tests.

Mobile Devices Supported: iPhone and Google's Android platform.

Access Pharmacy [UCSD]

Stat!Ref Access Pharmacy does not have an app but they have a mobile friendly website. But first, register for your Access Pharmacy account using a desktop or laptop that is either on campus or using the VPN.

Details about using UCSD's E-Books on Mobile Devices

Downloading to a mobile device
Not sure how to read the e-books on your device? We have details for you about how to do that and the software needed for apple or droid products.
What can I do with these e-books?
Depending upon which company makes the books available electronically, different capabilities are offered. The best to hope for is an easy PDF of the chapter, but not all offer this.

Accessing Ebooks

How do I access ebooks on my smartphone or tablet?

Step 1: Make sure you have a reading app.

You can use Ebrary, BlueFire, or download books with your Adobe ID. See the library ebooks device-to-app table for more details.

Step 2: Make sure you have access to the UCSD network - through the VPN, or UCSD-protected wireless.

Step 3: Download an ebook for offline reading or use a web browser for online reading.

For more details on how to find and use UCSD ebooks, check out the Library's ebooks guide.