If you would like to have access to the Library eTextbooks supplied by Kortext while you are offline, you can use their app to download them.
Please note the following important information:
Follow these steps to open, then download a title:
1. In your Canvas reading list/LibrarySearch catalogue search result, click on the ‘View online’ link for the book title. This will take you to web Kortext and open the book.
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2. If you are prompted to login to the generic 'Sign in' page, use your University email address and IT password. You may be asked for your second factor code to complete the login.
3. This will create the necessary link between the University subscription, the book, and your Kortext account. Once the book is open on screen you can close the webpage if you want to.
4. Now open the Kortext app on your device.
5. Login if needed. Our FAQ 'How do I login to the Kortext app' has more details about this.
6. Once logged in, your books should appear. If you don't see your book(s) look for the option to 'Refresh bookshelf', or similar wording.
7. Your screen should refresh and you’ll see the book(s) you opened in web Kortext appear. They will have the book size indicated in MB.
9. Click on the book you want or the download arrow option on it, and it will download for offline reading. The image below shows the app for Win 10 as an example.
Further help
- For advice on using the app reader itself, please see the Kortext video linked below.
- If you have any technical problems with the app, please contact Kortext support.
- If you cannot see a book on Kortext you believe should be available via the University Library, please contact the Library.
