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eBook Academic
Contains a large selection of multidisciplinary eBook titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter.
eBook Central
eBook Central is a pilot project is supported by the CARLI consortium and is available to members of the CARLI consortium at no cost. Approximately 29,000 titles are available, primarily in the humanities and social sciences divisions.
eBook Community College Collection
This multidisciplinary collection covers topics across programs and fields of study, including the key subject areas of Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, Science and Technology, and Literary Criticism.
Business Collection eBooks
EBooks are selected for this collection to assist students and scholars with various business research, special project and entrepreneurial needs, and to help students understand general business concepts. The eBook Business Collection encompasses a variety of business topics, such as marketing, finance, supply chain management and entrepreneurship, with additional focus on career growth, personal development, communication and networking.
Diversity & Ethnic Studies eBooks
This subscription collection includes academic eBooks related to diversity, anti-racism, ethnic studies, disability studies, gerontology & age studies, migration studies, gender and sexuality studies, cultural studies, and religious studies. The collection utilizes outside resources and scholarship to ensure that the collection remains up to date and aligned with current research.
History Reference Source eBooks
This ebook reference collection offers a rich selection of historical eBook titles covering global topics from the ancient world through today.
Literary Reference Source eBooks
This ebook reference collection offers a rich selection of eBook titles covering a broad range of literary-related subjects. Selections include literary criticism, study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula and Frankenstein.
Science Reference eBook Collection
This ebook reference collection offers a rich selection of eBook titles covering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

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Book Collection: Nonfiction
Book Collection: Nonfiction is a rich research database for school and public libraries. It contains informative abstracts and searchable full text for more than 4,100 popular nonfiction books. The database includes full text entries on core subject areas, as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.
Public Library Collection eBooks
This collection offers full text titles with unlimited access designed specifically for public libraries. Featuring fiction and nonfiction titles for adults and juveniles as well as containing a wide range of subjects and topics to meet patron’s research and recreational needs.

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