Database of the Week

E-books from EBSCOhost

• 30,936 full text books
• Free for SWC Students and Staff
• No special reading device required - just your internet browser!
• Not otherwise available on the internet

How do I access these books?

Go to the library's databases page and select: "Electronic Book Collection (EBSCOHost)" If you are off campus, follow the on-screen instructions for inputting your username and password.

Are they really free?

Yes, all 30,936 books are free for currently-enrolled SWC students, faculty, and staff.

Are they just like websites -- self-published books?

No, these are books published by high-quality publishers -- academic presses and others. They were originally published in print and have been converted to online versions.

What if I'm having problems finding what I need?

Ask a librarian! We are happy to help.