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Finding Online Books


General Search Screen


From the Library's homepage, or the Library Tab in MyFSU, you will enter the catalog's general search screen, pictured below:

general catalog search screen

  1. Make sure that you have selected Catalog and then type in a search term and click Submit.
  2. You will see a list of results. On the left-hand side of the results screen it says Refine by - Click on ebooks to show a listing of only e-books.
general catalog ebook limit screen
  1. Click on titles of interest, and then click on the link in the record to go to the e-book

 

Advanced Search Mode

From the Library's homepage, or the Library Tab in MyFSU, you have the option of entering the Advanced Search mode. You can also enter the Advanced Search mode by using the Find Books link from the library's main navigation bar. (see below):

advanced search screen

The advanced search screen will allow you to search by keyword, title, author, etc. To limit your search to e-books:

  1. Select Keyword for your search type
  2. Type in your search term
  3. Under the Material Type drop-down menu, select EBOOKS and run your search

advanced search screen
  1. Click on titles of interest, and then click on the link in the record to go to the e-book

Getting Help


If you have any more questions, you are welcome to come to the Oval Information Desk and ask for help any time. You can also call us at 231-591-3602 or chat with us.

Last update: Sept. 8, 2008





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