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Introduction to Library Information and Technology: Finding Circulating Books and Videos

This guide will give you a broad view of research tools which will aid you in finding information for this class.

Find Books and Videos

Books/Ebooks
Choose Books/eBooks in Library Catalog.

Ebscohost eBook Collection This link opens in a new window
This Ebsco ebook collection contains 70,000 books that are available to Hofstra faculty and students.

Google Books
According to Google, they have scanned 10 million books. Most of these books are no longer in print. One million are in the public domain.

WorldCat This link opens in a new window
Catalog containing over 54 million records, representing the holdings of thousands of libraries. Items found in WorldCat that are not owned by Axinn Library may be requested through Interlibrary Loan.
Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window
Contains excellent art and design videos.

Films on Demand
Web-based digital video delivery service that allows you to view streaming videos
from Films Media Group anytime, anywhere, 24/7! Choose from thousands of high-quality educational titles in dozens of subject areas.

Kanopy This link opens in a new window
A multidisciplinary streaming video database, offering films from the Criterion Collection, Media Education Foundation, and many more.

Library Basics

Library Basics
A general guide to finding Library information.

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