Education (Early Years & Primary): Books & eBooks

The previous tab "Search Tips" shows how to use FindIt, which brings together library resources of all formats (print books, eBooks, journal articles, newspaper articles and so on).

How to restrict your search to eBooks:

1) Search in FindIt and then limit the results by source type. These options are found on the left hand side of the results page.

2) Select the eBooks tab on the library homepage

3) Go to an eBook databases, such as ProQuest eBook Central.
Some eBooks are not compatible with FindIt and are only retrievable through the publishers database. See the "Databases" tab for more info.

If you can't find an item at Melbourne Polytechnic Library you can:

• Request an interlibrary loan and document delivery from public and academic libraries in Australia. The item is delivered to your campus library. Journal articles and documents are emailed to you. Free for all students and staff.
• Go to any university or TAFE library that participates in reciprocal borrowing (CAVAL). Take your current student/staff card to start borrowing. Free for students studying Cert IV and above.

For more info, go to the Interlibrary Loan guide.

Preston library contains the most resources on education, including children's books and teacher resources. There are also resources at the Epping library. If you wish to check what children's books and teacher resources are available and where they are located, head to the On the Shelf tab on the library homepage and select Advanced Search. Then select Children's Collection in the Collection field: