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Library "Do-It-Yourself" (DIY)

I only want to find e-Books

Follow these steps to find eBooks in the FAU Libraries Catalog: 

NOTE: If you are off campus and would like to access any of the eBooks that FAU Libraries offers, you will need to first log in through Off Campus Connect. 

1. In the library catalog, select "Advanced Search" to see the options and limiters for locating items.

Select Advanced Search for more options and limiters when using the library catalog.

2. To limit to eBooks, go to the "Format" option on the left-side menu and then select "Online Resource." 
 

Go to "Format" and select "Online Resource" to find eBooks in the catalog.

3. Books available electronically will have the "eBook" icon. Click on the item's title to see the full record and select the "Read this eBook" link to see the book.

 eBooks results page.

 

If a specific book that you need is not available through the FAU Libraries, request it through Interlibrary Loan.