Library

American Liberty University

LIBRARY RESOURCES  

For those students and faculty who rely on access to library resources not in their possession, here are several options that they can choose to utilize: 

  1. Students and faculty may use online libraries like: https://openlibrary.org  
  1. Students are recommended to check with their instructors for suggestions as to where to purchase their textbooks.   
  1. Students and faculty may acquire books and other materials from the online library or/and online bookstores.  
  1. Students may check with their local libraries and bookstores.   
  1. Students may order from the publisher directly, or order from an online bookstore. 
  1. A variety of information can also be found in places like the Electric Library 

The student may utilize their local public libraries, surrounding college and university libraries, and the internet for their research needs. 

A wealth of information can be found in places like the Electric Library. The Electric Library is an online public library with access to over 7 million past and present magazines, books, textbooks, newspapers, maps, pictures, and TV and radio transcripts. New editions are added to this library each day. 

The Electric Library is located at www.elibrary.com on the Internet and can be accessed and utilized by anyone. 

BOOKSTORE 

The American Liberty University Bookstore may order all textbooks and reference books required.  

Students also have several options for purchasing books. These include: 

  • Amazon.com The online bookseller offers new books at up to 20 percent off the list price. The links go directly to each book’s page on the company’s website. Amazon.com has a secure ordering page and can usually ship books within 24 hours.  
  • Big Words and Textbooks. These companies sell new and used textbooks at a discount. You will need to do searches on their sites for the books you want to purchase. Make sure you have the right edition of any book before you buy it.  
  • Book Bazaar. This service allows students to buy and sell used textbooks. Use of this service is for students, alumni, staffers, and faculty members and is subject to certain conditions.  
  • Barnes & Noble and Borders. These companies have stores and online sites with a wide selection of books. 
  • Half.com and Elephant.com. This service allows students to buy and sell used textbooks. 

Also, students should check with their instructors for suggestions as to where to purchase their textbooks. Students may check with their local libraries and bookstores, order from the publisher directly, or order from an online bookstore such as:  

www.abebooks.com 
www.alibris.com 
www.bibliofind.com 
www.elibrary.com