ebooks v. Paper Books in ORU Library


228 thousand 824 print titles 232 thousand 621 ebook titles Just over half of the books in the library are ebooks. 50.4% are ebooks and 49.6% are print books.

As of May 1, 2021

About ebooks@ORU

Now that more than 50% of the Library's book collection is electronic, it is more important than ever not to overlook these resources. They are amazingly easy and convenient to use.

Most ebooks can be found by searching the library catalog, but they can also be discovered by searching or browsing the various ebook collections.

Our largest ebook collections each have their own interface and special features.

Other ebook collections of note include;

Other ORU ebooks

Open Access ebooks

The ebooks and ebook collections listed in this LibGuide are restricted to use by current ORU students, faculty, and staff, but the Library also offers a Web page of open access ebooks, which lists a number of open-access ebook collections.