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Discover eBooks at MSU Library

eBooks from a variety of academic publishers are available through MSU Library. eAudiobooks are included in our MontanaLibrary2Go subscription.

MSU Library's CatSearch is a simple and fast search engine that helps you discover eBooks and more. Visit the MSU Library Research Guide for information about maximizing your search.

eBook Collections

MSU Library's Article and Research Database List includes all of our eBook databases. Filter by subject and go straight to collection interfaces.

You may also find an eBook that you need through these free eBook providers.

Requesting eBooks and eAudiobooks

You can request a specific eBook using our Purchase Request Form. eAudiobooks are not available for title-by-title purchases at this time.

Not all titles are available in an eBook format, and not all eBooks are available through our licensed vendors. Available titles may limit the number of concurrent users and will not be suitable for class assignments. Budget constraints severely limit our capacity to purchase multiple copies of a single title. Available titles may require users to download third party software or apps and create a user account in order to access the eBook offline.

eBooks and eAudiobooks Platform Help and Information

We understand that eBooks and eAudiobooks don't always live up to our expectations. We're here to help.

Ask the Library to get one-on-one help from an actual person. You can also search our FAQs to see if your question is answered there.

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eBook Platform Help Links, User and Printing Restrictions, and Software and App Links
Platform	Platform Help	Concurrent Users?	Printing?	Software / Apps
eBook Central (ProQuest)	Get help from ProQuest eBook Central.	Yes, varies by title between 1-user and unlimited.	Yes, varies by publisher, % of pages.	Adobe Digital Editions or Bluefire Reader.
EBSCOhost	Get help from EBSCOhost.	Yes, varies by title between 1-user and unlimited.	Sometimes, varies by publisher, % of pages.	Adobe Digital Editions or Bluefire Reader.
SpringerLink	Get help from Springer.	Yes, unlimited.	Yes, no restrictions.	SpringerLink app for iOS, Android
JSTOR	Get help from JSTOR.	Yes, unlimited.	Yes, no restrictions.	None.
Project Muse	Get help from Project Muse.	Yes, unlimited.	Yes, no restrictions.	None.
MontanaLibrary2Go - eBooks (Overdrive)	Get help from Overdrive.	No, 1-user per copy. Number of copies varies by title.	No.	Adobe Digital Editions or Bluefire Reader.
MontanaLibrary2Go - eAudiobooks (Overdrive)	Get help from Overdrive.	No, 1-user per copy. Number of copies varies by title.	Not applicable.	Adobe Digital Editions or Bluefire Reader.
Safari Books Online (O'Reilly)	Get help from O'Reilly.	Yes, unlimited.	Yes, single pages only.	O'Reilly app for IOS, Android.
Knovel (Elsevier)	Get help from Elsevier.	Yes, unlimited.	Yes, restricted to 20% of pages.	Knovel ToGo
Taylor & Francis	Get help from Taylor & Francis.	Yes, unlimited.	Yes, no restrictions.	None.
Wiley	Get help from Wiley.	Yes, unlimited.	Yes, no restrictions.	None.