Key to Understanding Electronic Resources in Library Catalog Search Results

Key to Understanding Electronic Resources in Library Catalog Search Results

[electronic resource – Kindle]

Although our catalog shows no copies available and a grayed-out holds button for these preloaded ebooks on the Library Kindles, they are usually available. (Note: These ebooks may NOT be downloaded to your personal Kindle!) Search results for these ebooks will have [electronic resource – Kindle] listed after the title. To check for availability of a Library Kindle, search for the ebook “Jesus and Money” or just ask at the circulation desk. To check out a Library Kindle, request in person at the circulation desk. Kindles maybe checked out for over 24 hours. Please see our Kindle E-Reader information sheet and/or our Ebook information sheet for more information.

[electronic resource – OverDrive]

A title with [electronic resource – OverDrive] is an OverDrive ebook. Our catalog will correctly show the availability and display a download button, if available, or a hold option if it’s not. OverDrive ebooks are downloadable in various formats (often including Kindle) depending on publisher permissions. Please see our Overdrive information sheet and/or our Ebook information sheet for more information

[electronic resource - EBSCO]

A title with [electronic resource – EBSCO] is an EBSCO ebook. Our catalog will indicate this title is downloadable and display a More Options button. Clicking the More Options button will take you to the title in EBSCO where you can read the book online, download it or place a hold on it if it’s checked out. Please see our EBSCO ebook information sheet and/or our Ebook information sheet for more information.

[electronic resource]

If you see a title with just [electronic resource] it is most likely a TREN (Theological Research Exchange Network) document. The record detail will list it as Series: Theological Research Exchange Network (Series). These documents are downloadable from the TREN website, usually for a fee. Please check with the Library to see if particular titles might be available at no cost.