The power of more than 1,900 member libraries
eContent and electronic resources are a fact of life for library users and reference librarians alike. Selecting appropriate resources can be a daunting task—especially when publishers change their offerings every year.
OCLC Western Service Center uses the negotiating power of its 1900+ member libraries and cultural heritage organizations to obtain consortia discounts on eBooks, eAudiobooks and reference databases. When you purchase eContent and databases through OCLC Western in the cooperative model, you save time and money because we are able to broker special discounts exclusively to OCLC Western members.
View the OCLC Western eContent offerings at substantial discount by:
Free trials
So you can review content and determine which database best suits your needs, OCLC Western offers free 30-day trials on most databases. To start your free trial, select the partner or database you're interested in, then click on the Free Trials/Ordering tab and fill out the required information.
How to order eContent from OCLC Western
To order, 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 Western staff member will contact you to discuss next steps.
Need help? Simply contact us.
NetLibrary
NetLibrary launched the eBook category and has grown to become the eContent provider of choice 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 Western:
- eAudiobooks
- Academic eBook Subject Sets
- Public eBook Subject Sets
- Spanish eBooks
- Previous shared collections
Learn more about NetLibrary on the OCLC site.
Digital Music Collections
OCLC Western is pleased to offer members digital music collections that range from classical to blues to contemporary. Click on any of the vendors below to get more information about their specific collections.
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