Research guides: WRR302: Writing in Business and the Professions: eBooks &amp; Books

Scholarly Books in UofT Libraries

Books can provide an overview of a topic and give you an idea of academic terminology, key researchers and wider context of a topic.

Visit the UofT Libraries Website onesearch.library.utoronto.ca to launch your search.

Keep in mind that UofT Libraries also contains books that aren't scholarly research (i.e., novels, memoirs).
Look for University Presses or that the author is affiliated with academic institutions / research organizations.

Learn how to search for books using LibrarySearch or LibrarySearch FAQs

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Google Books: Advanced Search
The Advanced search in Google Books allows you to limit to magazine content.
Internet Archive - Open Library
Open editable library catalogue with selected scanned online books from the Internet Archive. Items browsable by subject, author, or list.
Directory of Open Access Books
Contains several hundred academic books that are published online and are open access.
The Internet Archive - eBooks and Texts Collection
The Internet Archive offers millions of freely downloadable books and texts.