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Electronic Books Databases

Electronic books, also known as eBooks, are located in the library's online databases. While you may come across some eBooks in Koha, the majority can be found by searching these databases. The easiest way to search for all available eBooks is to use the A-Z Title List search. Most eBooks will be located in either ProQuest Databases, or EBSCO Databases.

Each platform has a slightly different search feature, but generally work the same way as searching the library's catalog. You may enter keywords, titles, authors, ISBNs, subjects and more. The advanced search features allow you to limit your search and add additional search boxes.

Use A-Z to search for all available eBooks in one place

A-Z Title List

ProQuest Databases

Guide to using Ebook Central

Ebook Central This link opens in a new window

EBSCO Databases

Guide to using EBSCO eBooks

EBSCOhost eBook Collection This link opens in a new window
PsycBOOKS This link opens in a new window

Quick Links

WJC Library Catalog (books) Search for books, testing materials, and AV items.
EBSCOhost Searches variety of databases including PsycInfo, Medline, and PsycARTICLES.
Nexis Uni Access to law journals and legal decisions
Proquest Database for social science journals, some dissertations and links to ebooks
PEP Archive of psychoanalytic literature
SAGE Research Methods SAGE Research Methods supports beginning and advanced researchers in every step of a research project, from writing a research question, choosing a method, gathering and analyzing data, to writing up and publishing the findings. With information on the full range of qualitative, quantitative, and mix ed methods for the social and behavioral sciences, as well as many methods commonly used in the hard sciences, the book, reference, and journal content in SAGE Research Methods—from SAGE’s renowned methods publishing program— and advanced features help researchers of all levels conduct their research.
SAGE Business Cases SAGE Business Cases is a collection of authoritative cases studies available to the whole campus without the need for per‐case purchase. This collection spans the globe, including all business types and the gamut of business and management topics. Instructors have access to teaching notes that can include PowerPoint presentations, learning objectives and discussion questions, and in‐depth case analyses.
Doctoral Projects ProQuest UMI database of WJC Doctoral Projects
Interlibrary Loan Order materials our library does not own.
WJC Technology Support Technology support, forum, and resources.
Textbooks WJC Online Textbook Store
Copyright Guide Guide to copyright and permissions

WJC Library has access to over 150,000 physical and electronic books. If you cannot find the book you want in our library, we will try to order it for you from another library via a service called interlibrary loan.

We have a few different types of books:

Regular stacks (shelves in the library): 3-week loan
Reserve shelves (textbooks and reference books): 2-hour loan
Electronic books: access via web browser on- and off-campus 24/7

All of the regular stacks and reserve books are cataloged in our catalog, called Koha. Only some of our electronic books are in the catalog. The rest are located within two online databases, EBSCOhost and ProQuest.

Searching the Catalog (Koha)

Searching the catalog (Koha)

Basic Search

Most basic searches can be conducted right from the search box on the home page. Simply enter a keyword, title, author, subject, or ISBN - use the dropdown to specify which you are searching - and click on the Go button.

Advanced Search

An advanced search lets you limit by item type (book, ebook, video, test kit, etc.) and enter additional search fields. Click on Advanced Search to use these features.

Once you find an item you'd like to check out, bring the title, author, and call number to the library desk for help retrieving it. You will find all of this information in the book's catalog record.

Understanding a Catalog Record

The Anatomy of an Item Record in Koha

Physical Items

All physical books (located on the library shelves) have a shelf location and call number included in the record. Bring these, along with the title and author, to the library desk and staff will help you retrieve the item.

Electronic Items

The record for an electronic item will have the link to access the resource. You will be required to log in if you are off-campus.