Reading
Ebooks can be read online in chapters by clicking the "View Chapter" link underneath individual chapter titles.
Searching
You can search within an ebook only, using the search box above the book cover image. You can also search across the whole Springer platform using the search box at the top of each page.
Downloading
Springer allows downloading of individual chapters as DRM-free PDFs, by clicking on the "Download PDF" link below each chapter title. You can also download the entire book as a PDF by clicking the blue "Download Book" button. Use the Save option in your PDF viewer.
Printing
View a book or chapter as a PDF, then use the Print option in your PDF viewer.
Highlighting/Annotating
This can be done using comments on downloaded PDFs.
Read online | Yes |
Download | Yes, as PDF by chapter or whole book |
Yes | |
Highlight/annotate | Yes, on saved PDF |
Personal account | Yes, not necessary for any functionality |
DRM free | Yes |
Simultaneous access | Multiple users |
Online help | FAQ |