1. Select "Books & Ebooks."
Select the "Books & E-books" link from the main search screen on the library's homepage.
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").
3. Find your desired book.
Look through the results to find a relevant 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.
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).
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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.
- Connect to online resources from the library web site. You will be asked to login with your NetID and password.
- Having problems? See Troubleshooting Access to Online Resources.
Not a registered EMU user? See Alumni & Visitors for more information.