Online Library

Empire State College's online library (www.esc.edu/Library) provides access to reference services, search tools and full-text research resources (journals, e-books, multimedia, etc.) for student, faculty and staff use. With the expansion of distance learning, the library has developed an extensive collection of online journals, e-books and research databases, as well as services to help students and faculty locate print materials at nearby SUNY or other libraries.

Online library services and resources include:

• day, evening and Sunday reference services via live chat, online form, phone and e-mail
• live online library skills workshops that students can take from home
• online tutorials, screencasts, Facebook and Twitter posts to provide help and search tips
• 111,000+ full-text electronic books
• 54,000+ full-text journals
• 150+ research databases encompassing millions of full-text articles, reports, dissertations and other materials
• 2300+ reference e-books
• 4.5 million+ searchable, digital works of art and photography
• dozens of subject guides linking to the most relevant research tools, new publications and Web resources by discipline.

Research Help
Access to Academic Libraries
Learning Resources
Library Help