Library & Research Help

1. Select "Books & Ebooks."

Select the "Books & E-books" link from the main search screen on the library's homepage. 

Screenshot of the library's homepage with cursor hovering over the "Books and ebooks" link.

2. Enter your search terms.

Type your search terms into the Esearch box and select "Search." If you are looking for a particular book, search for its title and surround it with quotes (e.g., "Ypsilanti Histories: A look back at the last fifty years").

Halle library Books & eBooks search page.

3. Find your desired book.

Look through the results to find a relevant book. 

Screenshot of Esearch results for a book.

4. Select the title to get the detailed record.

Select the book's title. This will take you to a detailed record showing its availability (whether it is an e-book or physical book) as well as its location, call number, etc. 

If it is an e-book, select the "Available online" icon or an option from the "View Online" heading to access the full-text. 

Screenshot of Esearch e-book result showing full text options.

If it is a physical copy, use the location and call number to find the book on the shelf or, if in ARC Storage, place a request to have it retrieved for you (see Requesting Items for more information). 

Detailed catalog record for the book "Ypsilanti Histories: A look back at the last fifty years."

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Off-campus access to online resources

Most online resources (databases, books, articles) are available from off-campus to all currently registered EMU students, faculty and staff.

Not a registered EMU user? See Alumni & Visitors  for more information.