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ENGL 1301 (Composition I) Prof. M. Manzullo

Finding Books and eBooks

The MCC Library's collection contains both books and eBooks. This mini guide will provide some basic information on locating each type of source.


When searching using the library's search tool, select the tab labeled "Books and eBooks" (highlighted in orange in the image below) to limit your results to results of those types. Input your search terms and click on the search button to receive a list of search results.

Library search tool with books and eBooks tab selected.


Once you receive search results, examine each item's preview to find the format and determine whether the item is a book or eBook (highlighted in images below).

Item preview records with format types (either book or eBook) highlighted.


If you select a book, you will need the item's call number to locate it on the library's shelves. If you don't know how to locate the item using the call number, ask any library employee for assistance.

Item preview record with item call number highlighted.


If the item is an eBook, you can click the link contained on the item's preview to directly access the eBook. No special software or devices are required.

Item preview record with access-eBook button highlighted.

eBooks

You can search individual databases to find books and eBooks. Below, you will find a list of databases that contain only books and eBooks: