This page provides information about accessibility features of library resources including e-books and streaming films. This list is not comprehensive.
Each section below provides a link to a library database, as well as a link to information about the accessibility tools on the database platform.
Access books and other materials from across the disciplines, including but not limited to fiction, nonfiction, music scores/sheet music, and scholarly works. Approximately 51% of content is in English, the other 49% consists of materials in over 450 different languages. Most content dates from the late 18th to the early 20th centuries. Items in the public domain are in full-view for everyone and items held in copyright are searchable. Coverage: varies, contains primary sources. Some full text. See our special access instructions.
Explore thousands of multidisciplinary eBooks from scholarly publishers. This collection includes EBSCO's Academic Collection, Business Collection, Clinical Collection, Engineering Core, History Collection, and University Press Collection. More than one person can access each book at the same time. Books can be read online, and portions can usually be saved or printed. NOTE: each eBook is also included in the library catalog and JumpStart. Coverage: varies. Full text.
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