Biology Research: Find Books

Find over 2000 e-books in the life sciences through Ebook Central, Ryan Library's largest e-book collection.

Ryan Library also subscribes to hundreds of e-books through our eBook collection.  Here are a few examples:

WorldCat is Ryan Library's online catalog. With one search, you can find:

• Books and Media Services material at PLNU
• ebooks available through PLNU
• Articles from some of our most-used databases
• Books available through WorldCat at other institutions (request through ILLiad)

A few things you should know:

• For books found in Ryan Library, the check out period is 3 weeks, with an option to renew for an additional 3 weeks.
• You can renew books online by logging in and using the "My Library Account" link in the upper right of the screen.

• Articles generally take 2-3 business days to receive; they are delivered digitally.
  • Before requesting, check to see if articles from the journal are available in one of our databases. 
• Ebooks are rarely available via InterLibrary Loan. 
  • Ebook chapters may be more readily obtained than an entire book. Specify chapters/page numbers when possible.
• Books take a minimum of 7-10 business days to receive.
  • Loan periods and renewal availability vary by lending library; overdue charges will apply.
• Please note that processing may be delayed during PLNU breaks and holidays.