Kate's TEMPLATE: Books & eBooks

Using the Catalogue

You should always start your search for books at the catalogue, even if you know the general area where the books you need are shelved in the library.  The catalogue can tell you exactly where on the shelves the book you need is, which campus it is on and if it is available. 

Browsing the shelves can be a useful way of finding books, but the catalogue will also let you know about eBooks, and where the different places books on your topic are shelved. 

The library has a range of eBooks available.  You can search them either using the catalogue, OneSearch or via the separate platforms (see links below) .  You will need to use your Wintec username and password to log in.  For help using eBooks, check out this LibGuide.

The great thing about eBooks is that you can search within them using keywords. You can keep make notes on pages, and if using Proquest eBooks, you can even highlight sections as you might like to in a paper book.

How to reference an eBook using APA 7th

Advantages of using books:

• There is already a form of quality check done on them through the editing process. But this doesn't mean that mistakes can't be made... check all the information you find against other sources for inconsistencies and bias.
• Provides an overview of the topic and helps you put the issue into context.

Disadvantages of using books:

• There is a time delay in publishing information, so very new groups, or movements, may not have much written about them.

Why should I use eBooks?

You can access eBooks through the Wintec databases whenever and wherever you're connected to the internet. In general, many people can use the same eBook at the same time! You can highlight parts of them, make notes, bookmark pages, and even search within them using keywords. It's like having your own personal electronic copy!

You can search for eBooks in the Library catalogue.