Over the last month, ProQuest has shared news about enhancements and changes that either have already been applied or will be coming soon to their ebook platform, ProQuest Ebook Central.
Ebook Central Research Assistant
This tool launched in beta on the platform on April 3rd and offers readers the opportunity to:
- Assess content relevance faster with chapter-level takeaways
- Deepen understanding with key concept highlightsÂ
- Discover related resources within your Ebook Central collection
This tool is seamlessly integrated into Ebook Central for owned and subscribed titles.
Ebook Central EPUB (Electronic Publication)
Starting May 1, 2025, Electronic Publications (EPUBs) will become the default display format in Ebook Central’s online reader instead of PDF. This change is being made to create a more accessible, user-friendly experience on the platform – especially for readers using assistive technologies.
EPUB is a responsive, flexible format that adapts to different screen sizes, supports interactive features, and works more effectively with screen readers. It also aligns with evolving accessibility standards and legislation.
Users will continue to enjoy a seamless reading experience, now with added flexibility to switch between EPUB and PDF with our online reader. However, please note that anyone who has referenced specific page numbers in materials may see some differences, as EPUB’s reflowable (responsive) format adapts to screen size.