Everett Library: HST 300/495: Find Books & More

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eBook databases

BiblioBoard Library This link opens in a new window
*** In order to access this database, please use the following login & password: ***
Login = q + Q-Card ID number (e.g. q123456)
Password = Your birth year (e.g. 1985)

The BiblioBoard Library contains eBooks from independent & self-published North Carolina authors as well as content from the NC LIVE Home Grown eBook Collection.
eBook Academic Collection This link opens in a new window
This collection of over 170,000 e-books from leading university presses contains a large selection of multidisciplinary e-books representing a broad range of academic subjects. The breadth of information available through this package ensures that students and scholars will have access to information relevant to their research needs.
eBook Central (formerly ebrary) This link opens in a new window
Scholarly titles supporting student and faculty research, and general nonfiction on topics such as school & studying, career development, arts & leisure, and practical life skills.
Directory of Open Access Books This link opens in a new window
The primary aim of DOAB is to increase discoverability of Open Access books. The directory is open to all publishers who publish academic, peer reviewed books in Open Access and should contain as many books as possible, provided that these publications are in Open Access and meet academic standards.
Open Library This link opens in a new window
A downloadable eBook collection with books contributed from libraries across the country. Create a username and password to borrow up to five books at a time.
Project Gutenberg e-Books This link opens in a new window
Project Gutenberg offers over 57,000 free eBooks. You will find the world's great literature here, with focus on older works for which copyright has expired. Thousands of volunteers digitized and diligently proofread the eBooks, for enjoyment and education
Project Muse This link opens in a new window
Online database of more than 200 journals and over 500 e-Books from nonprofit publishers.

Need a book we don't have?

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a way to request books, articles, and other materials that the Everett Library does not have. ILL is a service provided to you, but it does take some time.

Interlibrary Loan average turnaround time:

Article Requests / 5-7 business days / Delivered via email in most circumstances

Book Requests / 10-15 business days / Delivered via US Post