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All About eBooks: Searching for eBooks via WorldCat Discovery

A guide to finding and using ebooks at the University of Namibia

Access eBooks via WorldCat Discovery

What is WorldCat Discovery?

WorldCat Discovery is a service that will allow you to search multiple resources in one place.   It includes our collection at Reeves Library along with many of our databases.   It can also search other libraries throughout the world at the same time.  You have the option of obtaining items from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan. 

Finding eBooks

 
 

 

Access eBooks via WorldCat Discovery

All UNAM eBooks are accessible via WorldCat Discovery, so we recommend it as the place to get started with your eBook search. 

Ebooks should be identified with an WorldCat ebook iconicon. 

WorldCat Discovery includes items that UNAM Libraries do not have access to. In order for you to be able to access an eBook, the record must show that the item is "Held by" UNAM Libraries:

 

Access eBooks via WorldCat Discovery

To view an eBook, click on the View eBook option. This will link you out to the title.

 

The process for viewing and downloading eBooks varies from provider to provider. Directions for our largest providers are listed here; select your provider from the tabs above. If you don't see your provider listed, or have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact library@unam.na