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eBooks
There are several different collections of eBooks available to you. By starting with USearch, you can search all the collections at once. You won't know which distributor is supplying access to the eBook until you view the item. The largest collections and their platforms are noted in the other tabs as well as information on navigating the loan periods and downloading parameters. You can also start your search directly with one of the eBook collection platforms; just follow the links in the tabs.
Searching for eBooks
Narrowing Your Search Using Facets
1. Start your search by selecting "NU Libraries" and entering a keyword, title, author, or subject.
2. Refine your search using the 'Availability' facet. Select 'Full Text Online.' Then, further refine your search results using the 'Format' facet by selecting 'Books'
3. Click "Apply Filters"
Safari Books
Patrons of the Styberg Library can now access Safari Books which contains thousands of eBooks. It can be searched directly by clicking on the link below. Available eBooks from Safari Books will also display in your USearch. You can simply click the Safari Books link in the item record to access the eBook directly.
Requirements
To access Safari Books, you will need to set up an account with your Garrett-Evangelical email address. You can do this by entering your email the first time you open Safari Books. It is important that you enter your garrett.edu email. Once you have done this, Safari Books will open, and you can search freely for available eBooks.
Please note, you will need to confirm your account as soon as possible. To do this, simply follow the steps in the confirmation email that you receive. Once you have done this, you will be an official user and can log into Safari Books directly to access additional eBooks in the future.
Availability
Anywhere, as long as you have your garrett.edu log in credentials.
There is also an app that you can download and utilize easily. The app allows you to access content while you are offline as well.
Loan Periods
Safari Books does not loan books; instead, they are available to you at anytime. You can add sections to your playlist or check your history. You can highlight and utilize other features on any eBooks that you view as well.
Safari Books Support
You can use the Safari Books Support Center anytime. To do so, click the link below, or select the Support tab in Safari Books.
ProQuest Ebook Central
Online Reading Requirements & Availability
Requirements
NetID
You’ll be prompted when opening the ProQuest Ebook Central platform.
ProQuest account (free)
You are not required to create an Ebook Central account to read eBooks directly from your browser. However, creating a personal account with Ebook Central gives you access to additional features such as allowing you to save searches and eBook titles into a digital bookshelf for future use, or adding bookmarks and notes within eBooks.
Availability
Through a browser anytime.
Offline Reading Requirements & Loan Periods
Requirements
ProQuest Ebook Central account (free)
Computer Downloading
Adobe Digital Editions (free)
You’ll need this application to view the eBook once it’s downloaded (free and links to download prompted). You’ll be asked to enter or create an Adobe ID upon opening the application the first time.
Download Adobe Digital Edition
Mobile Device Downloading
Bluefire Reader app (free)
Authenticates with Adobe ID (free)
Download Bluefire Reader app from iTunes
Download Bluefire Reader app from Google Play
Loan Periods
Offline/Downloading Reading
*Each eBook has an Availability section displayed within the citation that clearly states the availability range of access. Some are unlimited, meaning several users at once can download a title. Some are only available to download for one user at a time.
Multi-user books expire after 14 days
Single-user books expire after 7 days
Limit of 10 ebooks checked out at a time
Portions of ebooks can be downloaded as a PDF - limited to 60 pages per day, do not expire, and can be printed.
Support
ProQuest Ebook Central Support Pages
Mobile Device Download Support Page
EBSCOhost eBook Collection
Search EBSCOhost's eBook Collection
Online Reading Requirements & Availability
Requirements
NetID
You’ll be prompted when opening the EBSCOhost eBook platform.
EBSCOhost account (free)
You are not required to create an EBSCO account to read eBooks directly through your browser. However, creating a personal account with EBSCO gives you access to additional features such as allowing you to save searches and eBook titles into folders for future use, or sharing with others. Your account also allows you to create and save notes within eBooks.
Availability
Through a browser anytime.
Offline Reading Requirements & Loan Periods
Requirements
EBSCOhost account (free)
Computer Downloading
Adobe Digital Editions (free)
You’ll need this application to view the eBook once it’s downloaded (free and links to download prompted). You’ll be asked to enter or create an Adobe ID upon opening the application the first time.
Download Adobe Digital Edition
Mobile Device Downloading
EBSCO eBooks App (free)
Download EBSCO eBook App
Bluefire Reader app (free)
Authenticates with Adobe ID (free)
Download Bluefire Reader app from iTunes
Download Bluefire Reader app from Google Play
Loan Periods
Offline/Downloading Reading
Each eBook has an Availability section displayed within the citation that clearly states the availability range of access. Some are unlimited, meaning several users at once can download a title. Some are only available to download for one user at a time.
Entire book check out period between 1-7 days
Portions of ebooks can be downloaded as a PDF - number of pages varies by publisher, do not expire, and can be printed.
Support
Support Pages
EBSCOhost eBook Support Page
Oxford Scholarship Online
Search Oxford Scholarship Online
Online Reading Requirements & Availability
Requirements
NetID
You’ll be prompted when opening the platform.
Oxford Scholarship Online account (free)
Availability
Through a browser anytime.
Offline Reading Requirements & Loan Periods
Requirements
Oxford Scholarship Online account (free)
Computer Downloading
Limited portions of each title are available for downloading in a PDF format. However, downloading an entire title is not an available option with this resource.
Mobile Device Downloading
Limited portions of each title are available for downloading in a PDF format. However, downloading an entire title is not an available option.
Loan Periods
This collection does not have loan periods; rather, the content is intended to be read online.
Portions of eBooks can be downloaded as a PDF - number of pages varies by publisher, do not expire, and can be printed
Support
Support Pages
EReference Books: Collections
Gale Virtual Reference Library: Religion
An easy to navigate collection of 22 encyclopedias in religion. Includes the Encyclopedia of Religion and New Catholic Encyclopedia.
Gale Virtual Reference Library: Religion
Oxford Reference Online
Contains concise definitions to topical overviews written by well-known scholars. Overviews often guide researchers to the most important and more extensive works on a topic. Search the entire collection or limit your search to the subject of religion.
Oxford Bibliographies Online
Extensive entries written by well-known scholars that may help guide researchers to the most important works on a topic. Currently, 31 subject areas are available including biblical studies. Coverage of new subject areas is added regularly.
Wiley Online Library: Religion & Theology
A collection of Handbooks, Encyclopedias, and Dictionaries written and edited by well-known scholars in many areas of religion. Includes broad coverage of topics such as religious ethics, theology, history of religion, spirituality, biblical studies, and the social sciences and religion.
Wiley Online Library: Religion & Theology
EReference Books: Individual Titles
Encyclopedia of Religion
The 2nd edition of an important 15 volume reference work in religion. Coverage extends to world religions and religious practices and strives for a cross-cultural perspective.
New Catholic Encyclopedia
The 2nd edition of a standard reference work with articles on theology, philosophy, saints, important religious and literary figures, and particularly good coverage of the arts and religion.
Britannica Academic
Online edition of the classic reference work. Continually updated and easy to navigate.
Encyclopedia of American Religions
A comprehensive survey of religious groups in the United States and Canada. Encyclopedia contains introductory and historical essay, as well as a directory listing with information on over 2300 religious groups.
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