eBooks are electronic versions of printed books.

Finding eBooks

• Search the Hartnell College Library Online Catalog by author, title, keyword or subject.
• eBooks may be identified in the catalog by the following characteristics:
  1. After an item title [electronic resource] is stated
  2. Library location will be "Online"
  3. Item call number will usually include an "eb" (for eBook)
• Keyword searches may be limited to eBooks by including the phrase "electronic resource" in the search. Example: a keyword search +scholarships +"electronic resource" finds eBooks about financial aid and scholarships.

OR

• Select the link to Electronic Books from the Hartnell College Library web page and browse through the eBook listings.

Reading eBooks Online

• Select the link "Internet Access."
• If you are on the Hartnell campus you can now select "Browse this eBook online" to read the book for a brief period of time. Follow the online instructions and read the help screens for more information.
• If you are off-campus, you must have an account set up to read these eBooks. You must be on the Hartnell College campus to create your account.
• Some temporary accounts for off-campus users have been created. Students, faculty and other Hartnell College users should only use these for a limited period of time until they can obtain their own account.
• Temporary account information:

  User Name: hartnell1
  Password: hartnell1

(Accounts for hartnell2, hartnell3, hartnell4, hartnell5 have also been set up)

For more information contact the Hartnell College Library Reference Desk, 759-6078.