Electronic Books, or eBooks, are publications made available in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, and readable on computers or other electronic devices such as cell phones or tablets.
There are a number of eBook databases available to you through CPTC Library Services. You can search for these using GALILEO or through the CPTC Online Library Catalog. Find step-by-step instructions for finding eBooks on the Finding eBooks page.
Catalog Search
eBook Collection
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EBSCO Nonfiction CollectionThis is a cross-curricular research database that contains abstracts and searchable full text for more than 4,000 popular nonfiction books on core subject areas, as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills, and more.
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EBSCO Academic CollectionThis database contains over 119,000 multidisciplinary eBook titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter including Art, Business & Economics, Education, Language Arts & Discipline, Literary Criticism, Medical, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Poetry, Political Science, Religion, Social Science, and Technology & Engineering.
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ProQuest EBook CentralThis database includes over 175,000 eBooks imprints from more than 650 publishers. The Ebook Central includes both academic and public library collections within one interface.
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EBSCO Community College CollectionFocused on the academic and trade information needs of community colleges, this multidisciplinary collection contains more than 52,000 eBook titles.
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EBSCO Public Library CollectionThis database is a collection of nearly 41,000 titles chosen specifically for public libraries, this general reference collection features fiction titles for both adults and juveniles, as well as best-selling and highly-recommended titles from industry leading publishers.
GALILEO Search
OpenAthens provides secure access to CPTC GALILEO resources through single sign-on when users are off campus.
CPTC students, faculty, and staff will use their full CPTC email address and password to log into GALILEO.
GALILEO is still accessible on campus without having to log in.
For more information, visit the OpenAthens LibGuide.