Linking libraries to a variety of electronic resources
Electronic resources are an integral part of your library’s collection, but the process of selecting appropriate resources and negotiating contracts with vendors can be a daunting task. We would like to make it easier.
We are able to do that by collaborating with many OCLC members both domestically and internationally, thereby leveraging the power of the OCLC cooperative. In doing so we have strengthened our negotiating power to over 3,300 member libraries and cultural heritage institutions—allowing us to obtain valuable promotional offers, contracts and group discounts on eBooks, eAudiobooks and reference databases. Formerly known as the Eastern Collection, today the eContent offering, with the strength of the OCLC cooperative behind it, is poised to help you make more informed choices and provide the broadest content available at a substantial discount.
View the OCLC eContent offerings, as well as 30-day free trial offers, by:
How to order eContent from OCLC
To order, request a quote or free trial, simply select the partner or database you’re interested in, then click on the Free Trials/Ordering tab and fill out the required information.
There is some information that you’ll need to know before ordering, and while each eContent partner or database requires slightly different information, the following generally applies: academic libraries may need to know how many FTEs they have and public libraries will likely be asked for average circulation statistics.
Once you have submitted your order, an OCLC staff member will contact you to discuss next steps. Need help? Simply contact us.
NetLibrary
OCLC's NetLibrary service launched the eBook category and has grown to become the leading eBook and eAudiobook solution for academic, community college, public and many other library types. It offers easy-to-use functionality with access to multiple formats and best-selling titles from the world’s leading publishers. The following collections are available through OCLC:
- eAudiobooks
- Academic eBook Subject Sets
- Public eBook Subject Sets
- Spanish eBooks
- Previous shared collections
Learn more about NetLibrary.
Digital music collections
OCLC is pleased to offer members digital music collections that range from classical to blues to contemporary.
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