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How can I find an eBook in the TAFE QLD Library Catalogue?
There are three ways to find an eBook on the TAFE Queensland Library Website:
Basic library catalogue (Quickfind) search specifying eBooks (Recommended)
Go to the Library homepage
Click on the 'eBooks' tab on the search bar at the top of the page.
Enter your search term in the Quickfind search box.
Press “Enter” to search.
Your search results will show eBooks only.
Basic library catalogue (Quickfind) search
Go to the Library homepage, enter your search term in the Quickfind search box.
Press “Enter” to search.
Click on the drop-down arrow next to “Source type” under the search bar at the top of the page.
Click on the “more” link
Tick the eBooks option.
Click apply.
Search specific eBook collections
eBooks purchased by TAFE Queensland Libraries are generally from either ProQuest or EBSCOhost.
You can search the EBSCOhost and ProQuest eBook platforms directly through the A to Z Databases list. However, the library recommends using the search bar at the top of the library homepage and selecting the eBooks tab. This will search all eBooks regardless of the platform.
To search ProQuest eBooks specifically:
Scroll down the Library homepage until you find the “Click here to access Databases” link.
Select “P” and click on the ProQuest eBooks link.
To search EBSCO eBooks specifically:
Scroll down the Library homepage until you find the “Click here to access Databases” link.
Select “E” and click on the eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) link.
Further Information:
Use the following details if prompted to sign in to view an eBook:
Email = studentnumber@tqstudent.edu.au
Password = your Connect/network password
For staff this will be your staff email address and network password.
You can also watch a short video on searching for eBooks here: Searching for eBooks in the New EBSCOhost - Tutorial