Access by Library Card
An eBook is a digital file that is read on a computer or eReader device. Some eBooks are digital versions of print books, while others are produced exclusively in electronic form. Lone Star College-Montgomery Library offers a number of eBook titles and we are rapidly expanding our eBook collection to meet our patrons' needs. These books can be accessed from home or on the go via mobile devices.
Navigate through the tabs to learn more about the different eBook resources that are available by the library card you have.
Patrons with a LSC Library card can access:
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowIncludes materials from over 650 reference books on many topics in higher education, including art, business, history, languages, literature, science, criminal justice, and political science.
- EBSCO eBook Collection (LSCS) This link opens in a new windowSearch complete electronic books. Set up a free account and download to your PC, Mac, Nook, Sony, Android, iPhone, or iPad.
- Ebook Central (LSCS) This link opens in a new window(ProQuest) Over 100,000 ebook titles covering a full range of academic topics. General reference works are also included.
- STAT!Ref This link opens in a new window(Teton Data Systems) NOTE: limited concurrent users per book.
Patrons with a Montgomery County Memorial Library System card can access:
- Consumer Reports Magazine (MCMLS) This link opens in a new windowRigorous research, consumer insights, journalism, and policy expertise to inform purchase decisions done by an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace.
- Ebook Central (MCMLS) This link opens in a new windowThe ebrary eBook Collection offers more than 28,000 carefully curated eBooks spanning coverage in all science and technology topics with exceptional strength in computers and IT, engineering, life and physical sciences, and math. The e-Libro eBook collection includes over 70,000 titles from more than 500 publishers, 95% from Latin America and Spain. (ProQuest; TexShare)
- EBSCO eBook Collection (MCMLS) This link opens in a new windowSearch complete electronic books. Set up a free account and download to your PC, Mac, Nook, Sony, Android, iPhone, or iPad.
- Flipster (MCMLS) This link opens in a new windowBrowse any of our 101 Flipster digital magazine subscriptions online for free!
Checkout our Apps page to take your Flipster experience mobile. - hoopla (MCMLS) This link opens in a new windowhoopla digital partners with libraries across the United States and Canada to provide online and mobile access to eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, and TV.
- New York Times (MCMLS) This link opens in a new windowBreaking news and award-winning journalism wherever you are. Read the latest headlines from today’s news, and experience the world with immersive storytelling formats, like augmented reality, audio, and 360 video.
- Overdrive Media Collection (MCMLS)Hundreds of popular fiction and non-fiction titles. Titles for kids, teens, and adults. An app is available for many mobile devices.
- rbDigital (MCMLS)Borrow free eAudiobooks, including Bestsellers, to stream or download to any device.
- Scholastic BookFLIX (MCMLS)Video storybooks paired with nonfiction ebooks. Perfect for children from preschool to 3rd grade.
- TumbleBooks for Kids (MCMLS)Collection of electronic children's books and young adult novels. Many titles include video animation, sounds, music, and narration. Books also available in French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Korean, and German. Puzzles and games available for most titles.
- World eBooks (MCMLS)Covers a wide area of subjects, curriculum areas, and reading levels. Subjects include: Animals, Arts & Crafts, Biographies & Autobiographies, Environment, History, Mathematics, Mythology, Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Social Studies, Space, and Transportation. Includes classics such as Little Women, Peter Pan, and plays by Shakespeare.
Patrons with a Harris County Public Library card can access:
- Credo (HCPL)Here you'll find general reference resources, including encyclopedias and dictionaries, as well as videos, images, and maps
- Ebook Central (HCPL) This link opens in a new windowHere you'll find eBooks covering topics within the fields of science and technology
- EBSCO eBook Collection (HCPL) This link opens in a new windowSearch for and read thousands of books online, some can be downloaded (formerly NetLibrary).
- Flipster (HCPL) This link opens in a new windowFlipster is our downloadable magazine service. Save space in your bag by downloading magazines onto a mobile device, this service is perfect for travel!
- Newsbank (HCPL)Newsbank is a database service that allows users to read or download current and archival editions of the Houston Chronicle via text or through their innovative image format. The image format selection of the Chronicle, allows for readers to experience the newspaper as they would, if it had been delivered to their door. All sections of the newspaper are available including; ads, blogs, comics, online articles & obituaries.
- Newspaper Source Plus (HCPL)Here you'll find full-text national and international newspapers.
- Overdrive Media Collection (HCPL)Hundreds of popular fiction and non-fiction titles. Titles for kids, teens, and adults. An app is available for many mobile devices.
- rbDigital (HCPL)Audiobooks you can listen to on your computer or Apple or Android device
- Safari Books Online (HCPL)Safari Books Online is the premier electronic reference library for programmers and IT professionals. Note: There is a limit of five simultaneous users for this resource.
- TumbleBooks for Kids (HCPL)TumbleBooks is our children’s digital media app that gives children access to children’s books, graphic novels videos and games. Children have the choice to read the story themselves or to select a Read Along! A great fun and educational app for kids who love using mobile devices.