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Getting Started: Duke Libraries netLibrary E-Book Collection

Duke University Libraries and the Ford Library share access to over 24,000 netLibrary e-book titles. Follow the steps below to start using our e-book collection:

First Time Users: Off-Campus

  1. netLibrary's online reader works best with MS Internet Explorer.
  2. Enable / activate your Fuqua or Duke VPN connection.
  3. Then browse to http://www.netlibrary.com
  4. With your VPN connection active, you should see a message at the left of the NetLibrary page that says; "Welcome to the Duke University eContent Collection". Now look in the top right hand corner of the NetLibrary home page, and you should see the "Create a free account" link:

    netlibrary image

    The link should be right above the image of the Duke University Libraries arched window.
  5. Complete the required fields on the Create a Free Account page and click the red Submit button.
  6. Begin searching and using netLibrary! Use Advanced Search for best results.
  7. new feature iconBrowse our new Business E-Book Collection!

Tip: You don't need to use the VPN client to login from off-campus once you've created your own account. Just browse to the netLibrary site directly, and login with your netLibrary account. If you also plan to use e-audiobooks from netLibrary, please review this posting on our Library blog for more instructions.

First Time Users: On-Campus

  1. netLibrary's online reader works best with MS Internet Explorer.
  2. Browse to http://www.netlibrary.com
  3. You should see a message at the left of the NetLibrary page that says; "Welcome to the Duke University eContent Collection". Now look in the top right hand corner of the NetLibrary home page, and you should see the "Create a free account" link:

    netlibrary image

    The link should be right above the image of the Duke University Libraries arched window.
  4. Complete the required fields on the Create a Free Account page and click the red Submit button.
  5. Begin searching and using netLibrary! Use Advanced Search for best results.
  6. new feature iconBrowse our new Business E-Book Collection!

Tip: You can search and use netLibrary while on-campus without logging in with your netLibrary account; but you'll need an account for easier off-campus access and if you plan to checkout netLibrary e-books or audiobooks. If you also plan to use e-audiobooks from netLibrary, please review this posting on our Library blog for more instructions.

Updated on: 03/26/08