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.
- Create a Milner Library/I-Share AccountThis video shows how to create a Milner Library / I-Share account. This account will allow you to manage your checked out books and request items via I-Share.
- Requesting a book from I-ShareThis video shows how to find and request items from other Illinois (I-Share) libraries via the I-Share catalog.
Assigned Nursing Textbooks
Milner Library has ebook access to the textbooks for select courses. Here are the titles we have access to for SUMMER 2024 courses:
- NUR 224:
- NUR 229:
- NUR 237:
- NUR 239:
- NUR 325:
- NUR 409:
- NUR 416/417:
- NUR 420/424:
- NUR 515:
- NUR 539:
- NUR 564:
- 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.
- NUR 225:
- NUR 229/231:
- NUR 239:
- NUR 313:
- NUR 325:
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 Spring 2024 courses:
- NUR 224:
- NUR 226:
- NUR 229/231:
- NUR 237/238:
- NUR 239:
- NUR 325:
- NUR 336:
- NUR 339:
- NUR 423:
- NUR 443:
- NUR 451:
- NUR 453:
- NUR 471:
- NUR 503:
- NUR 506:
- NUR 544:
- NUR 565:
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.
- NUR 225:
- NUR 229/231:
- NUR 239:
- NUR 314:
- NUR 316:
- NUR 325:
- NUR 326:
- NUR 329:
- NUR 336:
- NUR 339:
- NUR 340:
- NUR 503:
- NUR 507:
- NUR 544:
- 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!
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 using your ULID username and password 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.
