W.W. Norton is a textbook publishing company that provides electronic resources in the form of eBooks to specific GCU courses. The W.W. Norton eBook reader allows you to access the content on your computer, tablet, and smartphone and includes intuitive highlighting, bookmarking, and note-taking features.
If you already have a W.W. Norton account and need to register a new eBook, you do not need to create a new account. To register for a new eBook, choose the option for Register, Purchase, or Sign up for Trial Access. Enter the same account information and select the option for I have a registration code to enter your new code.
Account Creation and Registration
Before you can access your W.W. Norton eBook, you will need to locate the unique link to the eBook’s Digital Resources page in your LoudCloud classroom. This can be found in the Syllabus and Course Materials section or by asking your instructor. The link will start with https://digital.wwnorton.com/ and ends with a shortened title of the textbook.
For example: If the title of the eBook is The Enjoyment of Music, 12th Shorter Edition, the link to the Digital Resources page will look like this:
https://digital.wwnorton.com/enjmusic12s
Once on the eBook’s Digital Resources page, complete the following steps to access the eBook:
- Click on Sign in, Register Code, or Purchase Access
- Select No, I need to register, purchase, or sign up for trial access and click on Register, Purchase or Sign Up for Trial Access.
- Create an account by entering your name and @my.gcu.edu email address and create a password.
- Select I have a registration code and enter the code that is provided to you in the Syllabus or Course Materials within your LoudCloud classroom.
NOTE When creating an account, we recommend that you use your GCU password.
- Ensure the email address has been entered correctly and click Confirm.
- Choose to accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy by placing a check mark the box and complete the form containing the school or institution information below. When complete, click Continue.
NOTE If your instructor has created a student set ID number, you will enter it during registration when prompted. Adding the student set ID number allows instructors to share notes with you and view your activity in the eBook.
Once you successfully complete your registration, you can continue to access the eBook by using the unique link provided in your LoudCloud classroom. You will sign in with the email address and password created during the registration process.
For additional resources for eBook functionality, please visit W.W. Norton’s support site at https://wwnorton.knowledgeowl.com/help/ebook. You can also submit a ticket to their support team via this link.
Depending on the textbook, the eBook access length will vary and will be noted accordingly. For more assistance with expired eBooks, please visit W.W. Norton’s support site at https://wwnorton.knowledgeowl.com/help/ebook. You can also submit a ticket to their support team via this link.
Which devices and browsers can be used to access Norton eBooks?
The Norton eBook Reader works on desktop computers and laptops, tablets, and smartphones; however, interactive content is best viewed on desktop computers, laptops, and tablets.
The Norton eBook Reader is compatible with the following browsers and devices:
- Internet Explorer 9.0 or newer
- Firefox 27.0 or newer
- Google Chrome 25.0 or newer
- Safari 5.0 or newer
- Firefox 27.0 or newer
- Google Chrome 25.0 or newer
- Safari (iOS)
- Internet Explorer (Android)
- Firefox (Android & iOS)
- Google Chrome (Android & iOS)
Printing
To print a section of the eBook:
- Click on the page menu icon at the bottom center of the page and select Print this page.
- A window will appear indicating how many sections of the eBook you are eligible to print before meeting your printing quota. To proceed with printing the section of the eBook you selected, click on the Print button and follow your browser's prompts. If you have changed your mind and no longer wish to print this section of the eBook, click the Nevermind button and this section will not be counted towards your printing quota.
Copy and Pasting
Just like the printing feature found in the eBook, you have a set quota of words that you can copy from each section. After copying the text, you will receive a message that clearly defines how many more words you can copy from this particular section before your copying quota is met.
If you go over your copying quota the first time you attempt to copy text from a section of the eBook, you'll receive a message that you have exceeded your quota and that you need to select fewer words and try again.