eBooks and eBook Readers What is an eBook? An eBook is an
electronic digital text similar in content to traditional print
books, and sometimes restricted with a digital rights management
(DRM) system. eBooks can be read by using a personal computer or
by using an eBook reader. Copyright owners employ DRM techniques
to impose limits on the use of digital content. Not all eBooks
come restricted by DRM. Some are in the Public domain and others
permit free access. There are four components to the eBook
reading experience: What is an eBook Reader? eBook Readers are
electronic devices designed for reading digital books. While
there are dedicated eBook readers, other electronic devices can
also be used. Smart phones, PDAs, computers, netbooks, iPads, &
the iPod Touch are all examples of devices that, with the
appropriate software or apps, can be used to read eBooks. The
NCSU Libraries Technology Lending Service loans out the
following devices that can be used to read eBooks. Librarian
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