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Search Ebook Central

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Ebook Central contains over 300,000 academic book titles covering a multitude of topics.

Tips

  • In the search box, just type in a few keywords about your topic rather than whole sentences.
  • Too many results? Choose one of the subjects on the left hand side of the results screen.
  • View the books online or download for up to three weeks.

View the Ebook Central QuickStart Guide for more information

EBSCO Ebooks Search

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Pierce's Ebsco eBook collection contains over 250,000 academic books on a variety of topics.

Tips

  • In the search box, just type in a few keywords about your topic rather than whole sentences.
  • Too many results? Add additional keywords to your search of narrow down by subject on the left hand side of the results screen.
  • Many of the books only allow one user at a time so if you get a message saying the book is in use, try again later.

View the Ebsco eBook User Guide

Search Gale Ebooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library)

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Gale Ebooks is a database that includes online Reference books. It is a great place to start to get an overview of your topic. 

Tips

  • Browse by Subject or Collection or try typing in a few keywords that represent your topic.
  • Too many results? Use the options on the right hand side of the screen to narrow down your search. 
  • Print or download sections of online books. These books are not available for full download.