Safari Books Online is an online collection of 100 computer science and programming books specially selected for the PLU library. Including books from well-known technical publishers such as O'Reilly, Peach Pit, Microsoft Press, Que, and more, Safari is always-on, always-available access to the latest books on programming and IT.

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• Checkout available: No

SpringerLink is an online platform for Springer Publishing, specializing in science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM). Our book collection on SpringerLink includes over 4000 recently published books in these and other subjects. The above link goes to the entire collection; find SpringerLink books that our library has by searching the library catalog.

• Findable via catalog: Yes
• Checkout available: No

Besides our subscription resources, public libraries, and e-book purchasing sites such as Amazon, there are tons of sources for e-books on the Web, many of which are free. Here are a few great sources for free e-books:

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The library's collection of searchable online encyclopedias is accessible from anywhere (including off campus). Most are specialized sources covering specific subject areas in more depth than general encyclopedias such as Wikipedia or Britannica (though we have that, too). Our collection includes the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, the DSM-IV, Grove Music Online, and the Oxford English Dictionary, so check it out!

• Findable via catalog: Yes
• Checkout available: No

EBSCO's e-book collection consists of academic and professional books across every subject area, searchable and readable through the familiar EBSCOHost interface.

• Findable via catalog: No
• Checkout available:Yes

For help with how to check out an Ebsco e-book, click here.