COD Library: Library Stuff and Services: Use the Library’s Online Collections

The Library has a huge number of online resources you can access from home. Here are some of the types of resources that you can read, view, and listen to:

Learn more about Ebooks

The Library has a number of ebook collections primarily accessible through the catalog.

We also have focused ebook collections:

OverDrive
OverDrive is a growing collection of popular e-books and e-audio available for download to your device or your computer. OverDrive users may check out materials for up to three weeks, and place holds on e-books and e-audio currently in use.

Learn more about OverDrive here.

Learn about The Libby App by OverDrive here.

You can also look at the Library ebook page to see which collections of ebooks we own.

Not sure what to do? Check out our guide to Finding and Using Ebbooks.

Streaming Video

The Library has a number of streaming video platforms.

You can search the catalog for online videos by subject or title.

Kanopy
The Kanopy video collection covers a variety of subjects across many disciplines. Kanopy's strongest offerings include feature films, indie titles, and documentaries.

You can also look at all streaming video collections here.

Flipster

Flipster
Flipster is a digital magazine platform offering dozens of popular and educational titles covering a wide variety of subjects and interests. COD Students, Faculty, and Staff may access Flipster titles through the Library catalog or by downloading the Flipster app and choosing College of DuPage.

To download or learn more about the Flipster app, please click here.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning (LIL) provides a vast online library of instructional videos covering a variety of topics such as software training, business and creative skills, and study skills. Taught by accomplished teachers and recognized industry experts, LIL is a high-quality resource for students, faculty, and staff looking to develop skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, educational technology, social media, coding, and a wide range of other topics.

Not seeing what you need? You can find the full list of Library databases here. You can also click on different subject categories to narrow this list.

Research Guides
This link will show you how to get started doing research in a variety of topics.