[Eril-l] [EXTERNAL] Project Muse eBooks

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This matches the information a consortial colleague of mine received.  However, there has to be a better way that is less of an inconvenience.  Could PM not offer in-browser reading as many other vendors offer.  Or, offer both complete book download *and* chapter download which is also an option offered by some vendors.  While I appreciate the need for creating a more accessible reading experience, eliminating chapter downloads was not the answer.  Not sure why it has to be one or the other.

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Laura Vogler
Associate Library Director

Wabash College Lilly Library<https://library.wabash.edu/> | 301 W Wabash Ave | Crawfordsville IN 47933 | P: 765.361.6215

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I received this from Project Muse support when I inquired about this:

After May 13, 2025, Project MUSE transitioned to providing full PDF and EPUB downloads for monographs. This decision was made in response to feedback indicating that segmented chapters necessitated users to navigate between chapters and repeatedly download content, often resulting in the need to download the complete book for additional context. Such navigation challenges particularly affected users with print disabilities, impeding both discoverability and comprehension. Project MUSE is dedicated to prioritizing accessibility in its ongoing efforts.
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Hi Laura,

I don't know exactly when the change happened, but I also noticed this a few months ago (sometime in April?) and was very confused. Maybe I missed an announcement, but I don't recall receiving any information about this change happening :/

I don't recall being able to read eBooks within the interface, but I do agree with what you're saying (that it just seems to hold a link to the PDF and lacks navigation).

Erika Boardman
UNC Charlotte

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Hello

It has just come to my attention that the eBook chapter download option is no longer available for Project Muse eBooks.  It appears the only thing you can do is download the entire eBook.  Anyone know when this changed?  And did Project Muse never allow the user to view the book within the interface?  The interface seems now like it is just a repository for a link to the eBook and is not offering any viewing or navigation options to the reader.

Kind regards,

Laura Vogler
Associate Library Director

Wabash College Lilly Library<https://library.wabash.edu/> | 301 W Wabash Ave | Crawfordsville IN 47933 | P: 765.361.6215

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