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?

1. Go to netLibrary
2. Click on Create an account below the "log in" button on the right.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen (chose your own user name, and password).
4. Select Submit button.

How do I log in?

1. Go to netLibrary, enter your password (right side of screen)
2. Select the red Log In button
3. 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.

Oxford English Dictionary

Full-text of the complete 20 volume print Dictionary (the world's leading authority on the history and development of the English language since 1150) plus at least 1000 new entries each quarter.

Click here to access the Oxford English Dictionary

Oxford Reference

Full-text of the 100 language and subject dictionaries and reference works, containing well over 60,000 pages, into a single cross-searchable resource. Subjects include: Art and Architecture, Biological Sciences, Classics, Computing, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics and Business, English Dictionaries and Thesauruses, English Language Reference, Food and Nutrition, General Reference, History, Law, Literature, Medicine, Military History, Modern Languages, Mythology and Folklore,Performing Arts, Physical Sciences and Mathematics, Politics and Social Sciences, Quotations, Religion and Philosophy and Science. Individual titles include:

Oxford Dictionary of Twentieth Century Quotations, Oxford-Hachette Concise French Dictionary, Dictionary of Biology, Concise Medical Dictionary, Dictionary of Twentieth-Century World History, Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre, Dictionary of Psychology, Dictionary of Economics, and Oxford Guide to United States Supreme Court Decisions.

Click here to access the Oxford Reference Collection.

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