Research Guides: E-Books: Find E-Books

What is an E-Book?

An e-book is the electronic version of a printed book. E-books are:

convenient
read online from a computer with an internet connection and sometimes downloaded to a handheld device
available 24/7 and located using the Library Catalog
easy to navigate - the table of contents can quickly get to the section you need
searchable - search the text of the book to find information

Read Michigan

Read Michigan
eBooks published by local university presses about Michigan and the Great Lakes region. Includes Michigan Notable Book award winners. Available to all residents of Michigan.

E-Book Databases

E-books have different requirements for downloading, printing, and check out. See the Help pages for each e-book database for specifics.

AccessEngineering
eBook Academic Collection
eBook High School Collection
eBook K-8 Collection
eBook Public Library Collection
Gale eBooks
Proquest Ebook Central
Springer Nature Link eBooks
Taylor & Francis eBooks
O'Reilly Online Learning: Academic Edition
First Time Users:On the login page, select "Institution not listed?" You will be asked for your LCC email address to set up an account (students: username@mail.lcc.edu). Next, you'll receive an email to set up your account. Existing Users: On the login page, select "Institution not listed?" Next, select "Already a User?" and enter your LCC email address and then your password.

Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

Gale eBooks
A collection of eBooks and encyclopedias on many subjects.
Oxford Reference Online: Premium
Access to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and timelines.
Britannica Academic
Academic encyclopedia covering many topics and subjects. Includes a dictionary and thesaurus, articles, and videos.

Audiobooks

Audiobooks - O'Reilly Online Learning
Audiobooks on a variety of topics such as Business, Leadership, Soft Skills, and Computer Science.

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First Time Users On the login page, you will be asked for your LCC email address to set up an account (students: username@mail.lcc.edu). Next, you'll receive an email to set up your account. Existing Users On the login page, select "Institution not listed?" Next, select "Already a User?" and enter your LCC email address and then your password.

E-Books from Public Libraries

If you can't find a work of fiction in LCC's collection, try searching area libraries listed below. If you live outside of the Lansing area, check with your local public library. Many libraries allow you to apply for a library card online and access e-books and e-audiobooks from a computer or mobile device.

Capital Area District Library
If you live in the service area, apply for a library card online and find out about online resources.
East Lansing Public Library
LCC students can apply for a library card online and find out about eBooks.
Delta Township District (DTDL) Library
Anyone from the Greater Lansing area can apply for a digital only card online and find out about digital collections.

E-Books: Find E-Books