eBook Collections
Eckerd College Library subscribes to several e-book collections:
NetLibrary, Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford Reference Online,
Safari Tech Books Online, Who's Who, and World of Learning. All
offer full-text online access of the entire print edition. These
collections contain books meant to be used as reference resources;
i.e., they are not meant to be read "cover to cover" but rather
searched and/or browsed for specific information.
NetLibrary
netLibrary is a subscription service that provides a
comprehensive collection of electronic books (eBooks) accessible
from any location - day or night.
What are eBooks?
eBooks are full-text electronic versions of published books that
Library patrons can search, browse or borrow, read, and return over
the Internet
What are the benefits of netLibrary eBooks?
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to information your
need.
- The ability to search within a single book or across all the
books in your Library in a matter of seconds.
- An embedded dictionary in every eBook - double-click on a word
to look up the definition - some words feature audio
pronunciation
- The ability to cut and paste text directly into your
documents.
- No more late fees or lost, stolen, or damaged books.
How do I create an account?
- Go to
netLibrary
- Click on Create an account below the "log in" button
on the right.
- Follow the instructions on the screen (chose your own user
name, and password).
- Press Submit button.
How do I log in?
- Go to
netLibrary, enter your password (right side of
screen)
- Press the red Log In button
- Keep in mind that this is a network-restricted resource. If you
are off campus, you will need an active Eckerd email address in
order to gain access. For more information, click here.
You now have access to all the eBooks subscribed to by your
Library.
Safari Tech Books Online
Almost one hundred technical programming and information
technology books from publishers such as O'Reilly, Sun, Peachpit
Press, Macromedia, Microsoft, and more are available in their
entirety. Browse the collection, or search by title, author, ISBN,
publisher, or full-text content.
Click here to access Safari
Tech Books Online
Who's Who
Marquis Who's Who on the Web, a 'high-speed', searchable online
database, features comprehensive profiles on over 1 million of the
most accomplished individuals from all fields of endeavor
including: government, business, science & technology, the
arts, entertainment and sports. Recognized globally since 1899 as
the premier biographical data provider, Marquis Who's Who now gives
you the ability to conduct powerful searches of its entire database
of achievers from around the globe. Search by name, gender,
occupation, geography, hobbies and interests, religion and much
more.
Click here to access Who's
Who (On-campus access only)
World of Learning
Browse or search for over 30,000 academic institutions
worldwide. Coverage includes colleges, universities, schools of art
and music, libraries, learned societies, research institutes,
museums, and galleries. Each entry includes name, address,
telephone and fax numbers, email and Internet address, principal
personnel, and activities and publications (where available).
Click here to access
World of Learning
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