LibGuides: Nursing Resources: Find Ebooks

What are Ebooks?

What are eBooks?

Ebooks are digital versions of books that can be accessed and read online, or downloaded for offline viewing.

The Kirtland Library ebook collection offers a wide variety of resources that you can access online, anytime, anywhere.

Benefits to using ebooks:

24/7 availability
Easily search the contents of the ebook to find specific search terms or subjects
Use filters to narrow your results and find the best source

The Kirtland Library has three main platforms for accessing ebooks:

Each platform has different options, which is why they may look different from one another.

Use your single sign-on to access Gale Ebooks or Ebook Central.
Start by entering your search term(s) in the box at the top of the page. Or, use the "Suggested Search Terms" found below.
Use the "advanced search" to search for multiple words or phrases at one time.
Limit your results by using the filters on the side of the screen.
Click on a book title to read more, view the table of contents, search within the book, and find the information you need.

The following are just a few of the titles available via Gale Ebooks or Ebook Central:

These titles will open directly in the collection where they can be viewed.

Try these subjects/terms when searching the Kirtland Catalog, databases, or eBook collections to find information on your topic:

Immunity	Respiratory function	Integumentary function	Cell division
Hematopoietic system	Lymphatic system	Diabetes mellitus	Communicable disease
Blood coagulation abnormalities	Parasitic disease	Neoplastic disease	Pathogenic microorganisms