Use the Library Catalog to find books and videos available at the COD Library. Help Using the Library Catalog
Print books may be requested for pickup through the Library's Grab and Go service.
You do need to log in to use the ebooks, using the same credentials that you use to log into your MyAccess account or email.
The Reference staff can help you figure out what books might be available free online, or available at other nearby libraries.
E-book databases and Online Video databases
NEARBY PUBLIC AND ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
Some useful E-book databases
- Biblioboard: Pop-up Picks
Pop-up Picks is a collection of popular eBooks that are freely available to residents of Illinois. Provided by RAILS (Reaching Across Illinois Library System).
- InfobaseBooks
InfobaseBooks contains eBook materials on a variety of general studies subjects including art, history, education, mathematics, sciences, technology, health and medicine, mythology and paranormal, current issues, and literature (classics, critcism, and reference).
- OverDrive
OverDrive is a growing collection of popular eBooks, eAudio and magazines available for download. Users may checkout materials for up to three weeks and place holds on eBooks and eAudio currently in use. Available in browser and on the Libby app.
COD Students, Faculty, and Staff sign in with their school email. District Residents sign in with their library card number and pin.
Learn about The Libby App by OverDrive here. - Very Short Introductions
The Very Short Introductions collection began as a print series in 1995, offering brief informative introductions to a diverse range of subject areas in arts and humanities, law, medicine and health, science and mathematics, and social sciences.
Each book in this collection can be accessed by five users at a time. If the title you need is in use try again in a few minutes.