LibGuides: Research and Writing (RaW): 3. Search for Books or Ebooks

The RaW Process

3. Search for Books or Ebooks

Books
	What is it?	Examples:	Use When...
An in-depth analysis of a subject, separated by chapters or sections. Books are typically longer in length, requiring more time to read and comprehend the entire text.	Textbooks, Academic Books, Novels	-You want comprehensive, extensively researched information. -You're looking for an analysis of "big picture" issues.

Books

What is it?

Examples:

Use When...

An in-depth analysis of a subject, separated by chapters or sections. Books are typically longer in length, requiring more time to read and comprehend the entire text.

Textbooks, Academic Books, Novels

-You want comprehensive, extensively researched information.

-You're looking for an analysis of "big picture" issues.

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OneSearch This link opens in a new window
Search for print and electronic books, DVDs and videos located in the UHWO Library and at other campuses using this link. To limit to UHWO items only, simply type in your search terms and select "UHWO Books and Media" from the drop-down menu.
Ebook Central (formerly ebrary) This link opens in a new window
Ebook Central is a rebranding of Ebrary by ProQuest. Over 120,000 complete books, many from academic university presses.
EBSCO eBook Collection This link opens in a new window
An interface for searching UHWO Library's collection of eBooks acquired from EBSCO. Search thousands of books, including hundreds from the University of Hawaii Press.
EBSCO eBook Public Library Collection This link opens in a new window
Fiction and nonfiction titles for adults and juveniles as well as containing a wide range of subjects and topics to meet patron’s research and recreational needs.

Research and Writing (RaW): 3. Search for Books or Ebooks

3. Search for Books or Ebooks

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