eBooks


Ventura County Library offers ebooks you can read on a PC or mobile device. Some ebooks can be saved to your device, others may only be viewed with an active Internet connection. 

Here's what we currently offer in our eLibrary (also, see our list of links to free books on the Internet):

    • Gale Virtual Reference Library – A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources. These are reference books from which you can download and print articles
    • Missions of California eBooks – Each of the 21 missions is covered in a separate ebook that can be downloaded to a desktop computer or PDA. These may be in use by another patron while being viewed and need to be "returned."
    • NetLibrary General Collection – An ebook collection consisting of more than 5,000 titles.  Emphasis is on business, science and technology, but other subject areas and fiction are available.  Ebooks may be searched and viewed (but not downloaded) on any desktop computer in the library or from a remote location.
    • Social Studies fact Cards – Quick facts for students in grades 4 through 8; includes material on explorers, Indians, missions, ranchos, U.S. presidents, states, countries, early civilizations and more. Articles are printable.

Also available are career related eBooks from:

  • LearningExpress Library – A career oriented, interactive instructional and test preparation database that offers over 300 practice tests and over 150 downloadable ebooks
  • Vault Online Career Library – Provides a variety of career information, including company, industry, and occupational overviews and profiles, career advice articles, college surveys, message boards, and over 60 downloadable PDF career guides on specific occupations and employers.

Other Free Online eBook Resources:

We are currently exploring offering "e-reader" compatible material (i.e., Kindle, Sony Reader, Nook). Please stay tuned.