eBooks   Tags: audiobooks, ebooks, ebrary, overdrive  

"TeleRead E-Book Primer Part One: What is an e-book?" from TeleRead (19 Sep 2010)

"TeleRead E-Book Primer Part Two: Formats" from TeleRead (25 Oct 2010)

Welcome to McQuade Library's eBooks Guide. McQuade subscribes to a number of ebook packages that provide you with access to tens of thousands of books online. Through these packages, you can read the ebook through the browser and a few alos permit downloading for offline reading or transfer to a device like a PDA or ebook reader. If you have any suggestions or comments about this guide, contact a McQuade librarian.

What is an eBook?
e-book (ē′bo̵ok′)
noun

the text of a book in a digital form.

Ebooks can be read on
   1. Desktop computer screens
   2. Laptops
   3. Handheld devices
       Dedicated Ebook readers(Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader, B&N's Nook, etc.)
       Tablets
       Smart cell phones
       iPod iTouch, Palm Pilots and organizers
   

How do I find eBooks?

Find eBooks using our NOBLE WebCatalog:

• click on Advanced search
• add to a Keyword Contains box:  electronic books

Search our collections:

• ebrary
• ACLS Humanities
• Ebooks on EBSCOhost
• Gale Virtual Reference Library
• Overdrive
• Sage Knowledge

How are eBooks accessed?

All eBooks are are available online through the library's online catalog, or through portals for specific collections above, such as Overdrive.

You will need your Mackcard barcode and library password  to download ebrary books or to borrow or download ebooks or audiobooks in the Overdrive collection or down.

Can I use eBooks when I'm not on campus?

Yes.
Just search the catalog or use the links to particular collections on our database page.
You may need to provide your Mackcard number and library password when requested.