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What is an eBook?

eBooks are books that are presented in a digital format. Although a majority of our eBooks allow for an unlimited number of simultaneous users, there are exceptions. In some cases, there is a limit to how many Library users can read one eBook at the same time. 

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Most eBooks are listed in OneSearch. If asked to login, use your John Jay email username and password.

The Lloyd Sealy Library offers a variety of ebook collections across multiple disciplines. Notable resources include: 

  • eBook Central (formerly Ebrary): Collection of 44,000 eBooks on scholarly subjects.  Covers a range of disciplines, including some science.
  • EBSCO eBooks (formerly NetLibrary): Nearly 6,000 commercially published electronic books. Covers a range of disciplines, including some science.
  • FORENSICnetBASE: A searchable collection of over 120 reference books in forensic science and related fields.