The following list contains relevant e-book collections for STEM and biomedical disciplines. UD Libraries does not provide access to all of the e-book titles within these packages, but we do provide access to many of them. Each individual collection can be browsed by selecting the title link (for example "APA Books," "ASM Handbooks Online," etc). Note: the individual e-books found within these packages can also be discovered via the UD Library catalog.
A collection of scholarly books published by the American Psychological Association, covering topics in psychology, mental health, education, and behavioral sciences.
Easily search in over 245,000 APA PsycArticles and APA Books, published by the American Psychological Association between 1894 and the present. Browse the most indexed terms: test construction, rats, psychologists, memory, psychology, human sex differences, major depression, college students, age differences, and test validity. Quickly narrow a search by methodology: empirical study, quantitative, longitudinal, qualitative, or follow-up study, interview, literature review, or meta analysis.
Access materials properties, processing, and performance information, featuring a wide range of ASM handbooks for research and engineering applications.
The ASM Handbook is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the structure, properties, processing, performance, and evaluation of metals and nonmetallic engineering materials. This reference source contains all of the data and information from 24 volumes of the ASM Handbook series; as well as the two ASM Desk Editions. These volumes provide information and data about the selection, processing, performance, and analysis of structural metals and nonmetallic engineering materials. ASM Handbooks Online features full text searching, navigation, and linking over all volumes of the ASM Handbook from one point of access.
A comprehensive database offering access to standards, specifications, and technical documents from ASTM International, supporting research and compliance in materials and engineering.
Formerly known as American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM International develops and delivers voluntary consensus standards to improve product quality, enhance health and safety, strengthen market access and trade, and build consumer confidence. ASTM Compass is the repository for industry standards and technical information produced by ASTM International. Content includes the Book of Standards, research reports, journals, manuals, monographs, technical papers and reports, data series, and market intelligence reports. It covers a broad range of engineering disciplines, including aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, health and safety, industrial, materials science, mechanical, nuclear, petroleum, soil science, and solar engineering. Topics covered include Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics, Guide for Sampling and Analysis, Metallography and Resinography, Testing of Metallic and Inorganic Coatings, Performance and Durability of Building Sealants, and more.
A platform offering thousands of scholarly e-books across disciplines, enabling online reading, downloads, and advanced search features for research.
Cambridge Core E-books is a comprehensive online platform that provides access to a vast collection of scholarly books published by Cambridge University Press. The database covers a wide range of academic disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, and sciences. It offers full-text access to thousands of e-books, with new titles added regularly. Users can search, browse, and read books online, as well as download chapters or entire books in PDF format. The platform features advanced search capabilities, allowing researchers to find relevant content quickly. Cambridge Core E-books also provides citation tools, bookmarking options, and the ability to save and export references. Many of the e-books are available through institutional subscriptions, while some titles may be accessed through open access publishing agreements. This resource serves as an invaluable tool for students, researchers, and faculty members seeking high-quality academic content across various fields of study.
A vast online platform offering access to thousands of multidisciplinary e-books, primarily in science, technology, and medicine, from leading publishers.
Elsevier E-books is a comprehensive online platform that provides access to a vast collection of digital books across various disciplines, primarily focusing on science, technology, and medicine. The collection includes thousands of titles, ranging from major reference works and textbooks to monographs and handbooks, all published by Elsevier and its imprints. Users can explore a diverse array of subjects, including biology, engineering, health sciences, and social sciences. The platform offers easy, instant access to DRM-free content, allowing multiple users to read simultaneously without restrictions. Additionally, the e-books are fully searchable and compatible with various devices, making it convenient for students, researchers, and professionals to access essential information anytime and anywhere. With features such as chapter downloads and cross-referencing capabilities, this resource serves as an invaluable tool for academic research and learning in an increasingly digital world.
Provides access to a vast collection of scientific and technical research articles in physics and related fields, featuring peer-reviewed journals and resources for academic study.
Discover the latest research published in all science subject areas from across a portfolio of leading journals, an award-winning digital book programme, conference proceedings, and expert science journalism. The IOP Journal archive contains over 650,000 articles from 100+ Nobel laureates and Fields Medal winners, and is the definitive electronic collection for the scientific, technical, and medical research community. Topics covered in the archive: astronomy and astrophysics, atomic and molecular physics, biomedical engineering, condensed matter, education, environment and energy, instrumentation and measurement, materials, mathematics and computation, medical physics and biophysics, optics and photonics, particle and nuclear physics, plasmas, and quantum science. Further, browse nearly 1,000 e-books published between 2013 and the present.
E-books are DRM-free, downloadable as chapter PDFs, with no simultaneous user limit. Access the complete collection of more than 3,900 e-books from MIT Press. Subject areas covered include art and architecture, biomedical sciences, business and finance, computer science, cognitive science, design, education, environment, game studies, humanities, information science, linguistics, neuroscience, new media, philosophy, and social sciences. Dates of publication range from 1943 to the present. E-books are DRM-free, downloadable as chapter PDFs, with no simultaneous user limit.
A digital library offering access to a wide range of electronic books across various subjects, supporting research and education for users in Ohio and beyond.
The EBC provides access to more than 200,000 e-books. Titles feature reference works, American and English literature and technology titles purchased by Ohio academic libraries. Browse content in the following categories: architecture, art, Bibles, biography & autobiography, business & economics, computers, cooking, design, drama, education, family & relationships, fiction, foreign language study, games & activities, health & fitness, history, juvenile nonfiction, language arts, law, literary collections, literary criticism, mathematics, medical, music, nature, performing arts, pets, philosophy, photography, poetry, political science, psychology, reference, religion, science, self-help, social science, sports & recreation, technology & engineering, and young adult nonfiction.
A comprehensive resource for psychiatry professionals, offering access to DSM-5, journals, textbooks, and clinical resources to support research, education, and practice in psychiatry.
As the world’s premier publisher of books, journals, and multimedia on psychiatry, mental health and behavioral science, the American Psychiatric Association provides online access to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5, the Spanish edition of the Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5, and the following journals: American Journal of Psychiatry, Focus, The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, Psychiatric Services, Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice, and The American Journal of Psychiatry. Further, browse information on ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression (MDD), Gun Violence & Mental Health, and Schizophrenia.
This resource provides access to the largest collection of optics and photonics research, featuring over 600,000 technical papers, journals, and conference proceedings.
Formerly the Society of Photographic Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE), the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers is a professional society for optics and photonics technology. The Digital Library provides access to technical publications from SPIE journals, conference proceedings and presentations, and e-books from SPIE Press from 1962 to the present. All full-text papers and e-book chapters are provided in PDF format. Contents include Proceedings of SPIE, Optical Engineering, Neurophotonics, Advanced Photonics, Advance Photonics Nexus, SPIE e-books, and the Journals of Electronic Imaging, Biomedical Optics, Micro/Nanopatterning, Materials, and Metrology, Applied Remote Sensing, Nanophotonics, Photonics for Energy, Medical Imaging, Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems, and Optical Microsystems.
Access Springer Nature's online collection of journals, e-books, reference works, and protocols across a vast range of disciplines in the physical sciences and humanities.
As part of Springer Nature, SpringerLink delivers fast access to the depth and breadth of their online collection of journals, e-books, reference works, and protocols across a vast range of subject disciplines, including biological sciences, business & management, chemistry, computer science, earth & environmental sciences, health science, humanities & social sciences, materials science, mathematics, physics & astronomy, statistics, and technology & engineering.
A comprehensive collection of over 22,000 e-books across various disciplines, providing access to scholarly texts and reference works for research.
This online database provides access to a vast collection of e-books published by Wiley, encompassing over 22,000 titles across various disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, medicine, and the humanities. Users can find scholarly monographs, textbooks, and reference works that cater to both academic research and professional development. The platform allows for seamless searching and browsing by subject, author, or title, with advanced search options to refine results based on publication date or content type. E-books can be downloaded in PDF or EPUB formats for offline reading or accessed directly through the platform's online viewer, which offers customizable reading options and easy navigation through chapters. The database supports unlimited multi-user access for many titles, making it a valuable resource for institutions and individual researchers alike. Regular updates ensure that users have access to the latest publications and editions, enhancing the overall research experience.
A vast collection of DRM-free academic e-books from leading university presses, covering diverse disciplines for research and study.
De Gruyter University Press e-books is a comprehensive online database providing access to a vast collection of academic e-books from prestigious university presses. The platform offers full-text access to over 1,000 academic monographs published in 2019 from eight renowned institutions, including Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, and University of California Press. Covering a wide range of disciplines such as history, language and literature, performing arts, philosophy, religion, and social sciences, the database serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and students. The e-books are DRM-free, allowing unlimited user access and the ability to download and keep PDF content as needed. Users can search within e-books, view tables of contents, and access chapter-level PDFs. The platform's user-friendly interface enables browsing and searching across the entire collection, making it an essential tool for academic research and study in various fields.