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Ebooks

The Virginia Tech Libraries has subscribed to a number of ebook packages, giving us access to hundreds of thousands of books online. (Since these are paid subscriptions, be sure to use Off Campus Sign In before attempting to connect to an ebook outside the campus network.) 

All allow reading the ebook through the browser, and many allow downloading for offline reading or transfer to a mobile device or dedicated ebook reader. Most of our ebooks are PDFs, and thus require no additional software to view. See each entry for formats and restrictions.

Most of our ebooks can be found through Summon—that is the best place to start a search for ebooks. The level of indexing varies by provider: some are full-text indexed, and will return results when your search terms are found anywhere in the ebook. Others are indexed only at the bibliographic level; your search terms must match the title, author, subject terms, or sometime table of contents listing to show up in the results. Remember, the search functionality available at each ebook platform typically allows for full-text searches, and other advanced options.

E-reader support

Other sources of ebooks

Ebook packages 

• Search for full-text electronic books offered through various collections
• Most offer full text searching capabilities, though some limit search terms to the title, author, table of contents and notes fields
• Many of the individual ebooks will also be listed in Addison

Encyclopedias, dictionaries and almanacs 

• Encyclopedias, dictionaries,glossaries, almanacs, and other reference sources used to give researchers a starting point when in an unfamiliar area
• Includes general and subject-specific sources

Handbooks and manuals 

• Primarily for resources that are "how-to" guides
• Subject specific and "library research" tutorials