Research Guides: Free Resources: Books

Finding eBooks from the SBCC Library

Finding eBooks Using OneSearch
Instructions on finding ebooks with OneSearch.
Como Buscar Libros Electrónicos (eLibros) con OneSearch
Instrucciones para buscar libros electrónicos con OneSearch.
How to Read ESL eBooks Online
Instructions on how to find and open ESL ebooks on the SBCC Library website.
Como Leer ESL eLibros en Línea
Instrucciones para buscar y abrir elibros en el sitio web de la biblioteca SBCC.

Sources of Free eBooks

enki California Digital Library
This collection uses geolocation to provide immediate access to anyone physically located in the state of California. The library includes over 5,300 simultaneous use ebooks from leading publishers as well as the Indie Author Project Select collection, which features over 400 award-winning indie-published ebooks, some of which are right here in California!
HathiTrust
HathiTrust is a partnership of academic and research institutions, offering a collection of millions of titles digitized from libraries around the world.
Luminos Open Access
From University of California Press.
OpenLibrary
From the Internet Archive.
Project Gutenberg
Over 53,000 free ebooks.

How to Request Print Books from the SBCC Library

Books for Pickup at the Library

The links below provide instructions and more information about requesting and picking up print books from the library's regular collection. For more information about accessing textbooks, please see our Textbooks and Course Reserves page.

Requesting a Book in OneSearch
This PDF provides instructions for requesting a print book to pick up at the library. Please note that print textbooks cannot be requested for pickup.

How do I pick up or return SBCC Library materials?
See this FAQ for when, where, and how you can pick up or return library materials, including current library hours and current availability of Chromebooks.

Books by Mail for Out-of-Area Students

We are happy to mail books other than textbooks to SBCC online students who do not live in the immediate Santa Barbara area. Please email circulation@sbcc.edu to make your request. Be sure to include your SBCC student ID number and your mailing address. Textbooks and other course reserve materials are available for limited loan periods and cannot be shipped.

Santa Barbara Public Library Resources

SBPL Library Cards for Student Success
Hundreds of thousands of physical materials and extensive digital resources from the Santa Barbara Public Library are now available to students of the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
SBPL Upcoming Events
The Santa Barbara Public Library offers a range of different classes and events for free. Events range from kids, teens, adults, or fun for the whole family. Check out the calendar for all future events.
SBPL Zip Books
Zip Books is an innovative alternative to traditional inter-library loan. You may request a book or an audiobook that is not available at any Santa Barbara Public Library location to be delivered to your home, free of charge.
Goleta Valley Library - Ideas for All Ages
Ideas to keep busy at home for all ages.