E-books

Use Library Search for subscribed content to most of these collections or go directly to their platforms. Databases@Emory also contains links to most our e-book collections! Note that once in many of these databases, you may want to limit (usually via a click box) to items to which we have access. Want a print title in e-format that's in the Stacks? Let us know! Contact your subject librarian or use the purchase request form.

The Libraries purchase and make e-books access in a number of ways. Preference is for e-books without restrictions, where possible and feasible:

Keep in mind that textbooks are difficult for libraries to acquire in digital forms. Rental options, through the Barnes and Noble Bookstore, may be the best option for some students to access textbooks. Also, remember that Wiley, Oxford, Springer, Cambridge and Routledge all produce a variety of handbooks, companions, and surveys which can serve as course texts freely accessible to you and your students. Again, see our e-book guide for more details as to the availability and access to these collections. Consider Open Educational Resource options as well.

Please allow time for the exploration of possible options when preparing your course, so that we can determine what e-book options are available, and maximize use and availability!

It is also good practice to check links and access prior to assigning texts for class, as e-book package content can change (particularly for subscription databases).

Note that individual records for all the collections below are currently in Library Search. For more information and advice regarding downloading e-book content, managing digital rights management, and use of e-books, please see the other tabs of this guide!