Research Guides: Curriculum and Instruction: Books & eBooks

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How to Find a Library of Congress Call Number

Sample detailed record:

Use action icons to capture a draft citation or export to EndNote Web or EndNote desktop (RIS)
After signing in, use Request under Get It to place a "hold" on an out-of-library item or transfer an item from another campus
Note campus/library, availability, location within library, and classification number
Expand location information for more details on available copies and loan period

Shows detailed record icons, request link, and location-related information as described above

Ebook Central (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
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Ebooks in business, economics, computer science, humanities, life and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, technology, and more; formerly called Ebrary
Ebook Collection (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new window
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Ebooks on a wide range of subjects, primarily academic in focus, and mostly in English; also includes some works of fiction
HathiTrust Digital Library This link opens in a new window
Provides full text for books in the public domain and "find in a library" links for those still under copyright

Ebook Help: Downloading Ebooks from Library Databases

Usually provides snippets or previews of content and includes fulltext if a book is not under copyright protection. See also Advanced Search. Check the Library Catalog to see if UHCL owns a desired book.

1. Sign in to OneSearch, and use Request under Get It if a UH library has a copy available.

Shows request link

2. Or submit a Book Request form.

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