FAQ: How do I access a book I found?

Online Library Catalog

If you are searching in the Online Library Catalog, your search results may include a combination of print books and eBooks from our online eBook databases.

If the book that you would like to read is an eBook, you can access it by following these steps:

• From the results page:
  1. Clicking on the "Website" link under the publishing information:

     

  2. Next, click on the link within the record under the “Connect to” heading, which will provide electronic access:

     

• From the book record page:
  1. Clicking on the title of the eBook which will take you to that book's record with more detailed information:

     

  2. And then clicking on the link within the record under the “Connect to” heading, which will provide electronic access:

     

If the book you have found is a print book that cannot be read online, you still have the opportunity to borrow it from the Library. Off-campus students have the option to request books from the circulating collection through the Catalog for delivery through the US Postal Service. More information about this service can be found in our Off-Campus Library Services Information guide.

Multi-Search

If you are searching in the Multi-Search, your search results may include a combination of print books and eBooks from our online eBook databases. 

If the book that you would like to read is an eBook, you can open and read it by:

• From the results page:
  1. Clicking on the "eBook Full Text" link under the list of subject terms OR look for the “PDF Full Text” link:

     

     

• From the book record page:
  1. You may also click on the title of the eBook which will take you to that book's record with more detailed information:

     

  2. Once you do that, look for either the “eBook Full Text” link within the record next to the “Online Access” heading OR the “PDF Full Text” link over on the left side:

     

     

Please do not hesitate to contact the Reference Desk if you have any questions or problems accessing an eBook.

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