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What is an E-Book?
An E-book is the electronic version of a printed book. E-books can be read on a computer or sometimes downloaded to a handheld device.
E-books are:
- convenient
- accessed online from a computer with an internet connection
- available 24/7 and easily located using the Library Catalog
- easy to navigate - use the table of contents to quickly get to the section you need
- searchable - you can search the text of the book to find information
Find E-Books In The Library Catalog
E-Book Comparison Chart
| E-Book Collection | Account Required? | Read | Download | Checkout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ebrary
|
Yes. To download or checkout books, create an account |
Read online or download with Adobe Digital Editions and Bluefire App (Apple & Android) for offline reading. |
Up to 60 pages for most books or individual chapters. |
Up to 60 pages for most books. |
14 days |
Springerlink |
Optional. Create an account to access more features. |
Read online or download individual chapters |
Individual chapters |
Unlimited. Print entire book using MyCopy feature for $24.95. |
Not applicable |
EBSCO |
Yes. To download or check out books, create an account. |
Read online or download with Adobe Digital Editions and Bluefire App (Apple & Android) for offline reading. PDFs can be created in eBook Full-Text view and read on a Kindle or Nook. |
Entire book. |
Up to 60 pages for most books. |
7 days |
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