Doing Your Research From Home: Finding & Using E-Books
This Library Guide will give you all the basics needed to successfully do your research from home.
The Pfau Library buys ebooks from many different companies. No special ebook apps or devices are required! They are available to read online, or you can download limited portions as PDFs that do not expire.
Getting Started
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Ebooks at Pfau LibraryHow ebooks from Pfau Library work, including download options.
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Books & Media (CSUSB) from OneSearchFind books (online and hard-copy), video (streaming, DVD, VHS), audio (streaming, CD, VHS), government documents, and more available from Pfau Library.
Ebook Database Quick List
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Ebook CentralMore than 150,000 ebooks for CSUSB users. No special software required! Read online, or download limited portions as PDF files.
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JSTOREXPANDED ACCESS THROUGH DECEMBER 31. While we already have access to many scholarly journals and ebooks through JSTOR, more are being made available during the COVID-19 closures.
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EBSCOhost eBook CollectionSmall collection of titles purchased for CSUSB users.
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ACLS Humanities EbooksEbooks in the humanities and social sciences, many of which are classics in their field, from American Council of Learned Societies.
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Safari Tech Books Online (O'Reilly)Ebooks as well as training videos and "learning paths." Focuses on computer sciences, but also covers business. Unlimited number of users. You will always be asked to login via MyCoyote, both on and off campus.
Video Tutorial
Direct Link: Ebook Walk-Through.
