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Books (OneSearch) Books (PLS Catalog)
Search for eBooks
eBook Collection (EBSCO)
EBSCO eBooks: Academic Collections searches and views the full text of eBooks. This
database contains a large selection of multidisciplinary eBook titles representing
a broad range of academic subject matter.
Gale eBooks
Formally Gale Virtual Reference Library, Gale eBooks is a database of encyclopedias
and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
Safari Tech Books: Online Professional and technical non-fiction
Safari Books Online contains ebooks on the latest in technology or business trends
Overdrive: Popular non-fiction and fiction
Note that Overdrive is a Peninsula Library System database and you will need your PLS card to access it.
Check out our guide for more information about compatible eBook devices and searching for, viewing and downloading eBooks.
Search for your course textbooks by title or class.
Reserve Textbook Request Form (Students)
Films on Demand
Films on Demand is an online library of streaming videos, covering a wide range of
educational topics making it easily accessible to you and your students. Subscription
includes various subjects including, Anthropology, Nursing, History, Languages, etc.
Links to individual film titles and segments can be shared with your students via
Canvas, email or your personal website.
Kanopy
Kanopy is a streaming film database that includes movies and documentaries in a wide
range of categories, including these: The Criterion Collection The Great Courses,
Documentaries, Independent Film, Spanish Language Cinema, and World Cinema. Watch
this video for how to use Kanopy. Note: You will need to enable pop-ups for Kanopy in order to access it off-campus.
Ethnographic Video Online
Ethnographic Video Online is comprehensive online resource for the visual study of
human culture and behavior. This database includes: classic documentaries contemporary
documentaries accompanying video materials like field notes liner notes filmmaker
biographies related articles study guides
APA: American Psychological Association
MLA: Modern Language Association
Chicago: Chicago Manual of Style
CSE: Council of Science Editors
Use these guides to help you find information for your research needs.
Looking for Super Search?
SuperSearch searches most of our databases. To search our physical collection click on Books & eBooks.
SuperSearch will be discontinued in December 2020.
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