E-Book Collections

Digital Books
This site offers an index and access to thousands of free ebooks.

Forensic Science
"A comprehensive reference source on the theory, techniques, and applications of the various forensic sciences." — Salem Press

Gale Virtual Reference Library
Includes 26 reference e-books from Gale covering such subjects as arts, business, law, medicine, religion, science, social science, and world cultures.

Google Books
Provides access to thousands of books online. Many are selected page previews instead of full view access.

Great Lives From History: Notorious Lives
Provides access to "more than 600 biographies of notorous personages, with emphasis on their roles in historical events or impact on law enforcement or popular culture."—Salem Press

Magill's Literary Annual
Provides access from 1977 to the present of Magill’s Literary Annual, a review of critical evaluation of 200 fiction and nonfiction literary works published during a particular year.

Magill's Medical Guide
"This guide is an up-to-date and easy-to-use compendium of medical infomration suitable for student research as well as use by general readers, including patients and caregivers." —Salem Press

Milestone Documents of American Leaders
This set provides access to "over 500 full-text documents & analytical essays" and pairs "primary source texts with expert analysis by esteemed historians." — Salem Press

netLibrary
This database contains 2,048 full-text electronic books. Patrons may read online or download and print portions of these e-books.

Project Gutenberg
The brainchild of Michael Hart, who in 1971 decided that it would be a really good idea if 
lots of famous and important texts were freely available to everyone in the world.