Finding Books / eBooks
This page details how you can find books and electronic books (ebooks), such as books specific to nursing, ebooks for your classes, and how to read ebooks.
Books specific to Nursing
Look at our Understanding Call Numbers guide for more information.
Most books on Nursing can be found on the 5th floor of Milner Library.
Look in these call number ranges for most books on marketing, sales, and advertising.
| Call Number Range | Subject |
|
RD 99 - RD 99.35 |
Surgical Nursing |
|
RJ 245 - RJ 247 |
Pediatric Nursing |
|
RT 1 - RT 120 |
General Nursing |
|
RT 82 - RT 84 |
Nursing as a Profession |
Interested in how long you can check out a book? View the list of loan periods Milner resources.
- Milner / I-Share accountThis video provides a quick overview of the features available in your Milner Library / I-Share account.
- How to Find a Book by TitleThis video shows how to find a book using the Milner Library catalog when you know the title.
- Request a Book via I-Share (Milner Pickup)This video shows how to find and request items from other Illinois (I-Share) libraries via the I-Share catalog.
- Request Items for Pickup at Another I-Share LibrarySpringfield students, please consider the following locations for your I-Share needs:
- Illinois State Library
- Lincoln Land Community College
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- University of Illinois Springfield
Assigned Nursing Textbooks
Milner Library has ebook access to the textbooks for select courses. Here are the titles we have access to for SUMMER 2025 courses:
- NUR 224:
- NUR 229:
- NUR 237:
- NUR 239:
- NUR 326:
- NUR 409:
- NUR 416/417/418:
- NUR 509:
- NUR 515:
- NUR 539:
Milner Library also has several books available on Course Reserves, which means titles are available for a two-hour check out. Check out the list below or search for them directly in the Library Catalog for your SUMMER 2025 classes.
- NUR 225:
- NUR 229:
- Brunner & Suddarth's textbook of medical-surgical nursing
- Fundamentals of nursing: The art and science of person-centered care
- Mosby's diagnostic & laboratory test reference
- Located on floor 2 reference shelves, not available for checkout
- Nursing care plans: Diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes
- coming soon!
- NUR 239:
- NUR 325:
Milner Library has ebook access to the textbooks for select courses. Here are the titles we have access to for SPRING 2025 courses:
- NUR 224:
- NUR 226:
- NUR 229:
- NUR 237:
- NUR 238:
- NUR 239:
- NUR 325:
- NUR 326:
- NUR 329:
- NUR 336:
- NUR 339:
- NUR 423:
- NUR 433:
- NUR 451:
- NUR 453:
- NUR 471:
- NUR 503:
- NUR 506:
- NUR 544:
- NUR 565:
- NUR 569:
Note: if you don't see your books here, you may search the Milner Library Catalog to see if there is a print copy available to you on Course Reserves or reach out to the nursing librarian. Additionally, while I do try to keep these lists up-to-date, please double-check with your syllabus and/or course instructor to ensure you have the correct titles and editions!
Milner Library also has several books available on Course Reserves, which means titles are available for a two-hour check out. Check out the list below or search for them directly in the Library Catalog for your SPRING 2025 classes.
- NUR 225:
- NUR 229/231:
- Brunner & Suddarth's textbook of medical-surgical nursing
- Fundamentals of nursing: The art and science of person-centered care
- Mosby's diagnostic & laboratory test reference
- Located on floor 2 reference shelves, not available for checkout
- Nursing care plans: Diagnoses, interventions, & outcomes
- Porth's essentials of pathophysiology
- NUR 237:
- NUR 239:
- NUR 314:
- NUR 316/317:
- NUR 325:
- NUR 326:
- NUR 330:
- NUR 336:
- NUR 339:
- NUR 340:
- NUR 471:
- Mosby's diagnostic & laboratory test reference
- Located on floor 2 reference shelves, not available for checkout
- Mosby's diagnostic & laboratory test reference
- NUR 503:
- NUR 507:
- NUR 545:
Note: if you don't see your books here, you may search the Milner Library Catalog to see if there is a copy available to you through other means, or you can reach out to the nursing librarian. Additionally, while I do try to keep these lists up-to-date, please double-check with your syllabus and/or course instructor to ensure you have the correct titles and editions!
Milner Library has ebook access to the textbooks for select courses. Here are the titles we have access to for FALL 2024 courses:
- NUR 138:
- NUR 223:
- NUR 224:
- NUR 229/231:
- NUR 236:
- NUR 237:
- NUR 239:
- NUR 325:
- NUR 329:
- NUR 336:
- NUR 339:
- NUR 405:
- NUR 418:
- NUR 421:
- NUR 422:
- NUR 431:
- NUR 475:
- NUR 483:
- NUR 502:
- NUR 504:
- NUR 535:
- NUR 543:
- NUR 562:
Note: if you don't see your books here, you may search the Milner Library Catalog to see if there is a print copy available to you on Course Reserves or reach out to the nursing librarian. Additionally, while I do try to keep these lists up-to-date, please double-check with your syllabus and/or course instructor to ensure you have the correct titles and editions!
Milner Library also has several books available on Course Reserves, which means titles are available for a two-hour check out. Check out the list below or search for them directly in the Library Catalog for your FALL 2024 classes.
- NUR 225/227:
- NUR 229/231:
- NUR 236:
- NUR 239:
- NUR 240:
- NUR 314:
- NUR 316:
- NUR 325:
- NUR 326:
- NUR 336:
- NUR 339:
- NUR 475:
- Current medical diagnosis and treatment
- Located on floor 2 reference shelves, not available for checkout
- Current medical diagnosis and treatment
- NUR 502:
- Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches
- Located on floor 2 reference shelves, not available for checkout
- Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches
- NUR 504:
- NUR 535:
Note: if you don't see your books here, you may search the Milner Library Catalog to see if there is a copy available to you through other means, or you can reach out to the nursing librarian. Additionally, while I do try to keep these lists up-to-date, please double-check with your syllabus and/or course instructor to ensure you have the correct titles and editions!
Reading eBooks
There are three ways to read eBooks:
- Read in your browser
- Download to your laptop or tablet
- Print one or more pages
In most instances, you will be prompted to log in via Central Login before the eBook is displayed, whether or not you are on or off campus.
The steps to download or print an eBook are dependent on the publisher's website. Consult our eBook Guide for specific information about each format.
Questions? Contact me!
Ask a Milner Librarian
Springfield I-Share Libraries
You can request to have books sent from any I-Share library and also get picked up at any I-Share library! You will just need to bring your Redbird card to check out materials. The following libraries in the Springfield area are recommended for these pick-ups:
- Illinois State Library
- Enter from Monroe Street, circulation desk is on the second floor
- Lincoln Land Community College
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- Enter at the north-facing entrance of 801 N. Rutledge, take the elevator to floor 4.
- University of Illinois Springfield
- Suggested parking lots: B or C