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Top 10 Online eBook Catalogs and Databases
February 21, 2024 | Editor: Maria Lin
Online eBook Catalogs allow to use free online content to read and help with your research, whether it's finding a single article, tracing a family tree, learning a new language, or anything in between.
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Google Books is a service that searches the full text of books and magazines that Google has scanned, converted to text using optical character recognition, and stored in its digital database. Search and preview millions of books from libraries and publishers worldwide using Google Book Search. Discover a new favorite or unearth an old classic.
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Project Gutenberg offers over 42,000 free ebooks: choose among free epub books, free kindle books, download them or read them online. We carry high quality ebooks: All our ebooks were previously published by bona fide publishers. We digitized and diligently proofread them with the help of thousands of volunteers.
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Open Library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Just like Wikipedia, you can contribute new information or corrections to the catalog. You can browse by subject, author or lists members have created.
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JSTOR is a digital library containing digitized back issues of academic journals, books and primary sources, and current issues of journals. It provides full-text searches of almost 2,000 journals. More than 8,000 institutions in more than 160 countries have access to JSTOR; most access is by subscription, but some older public domain content is freely available to anyone, and in 2012 JSTOR launched a program providing limited no-cost access to old articles for individual scholars and researchers who register.
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Z-Library is a shadow library project for file-sharing access to scholarly journal articles, academic texts and general-interest books.
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The ManyBooks premise is simple: “Lots of ebooks. 100% free.” Select a genre, scroll through “Today’s Free Ebooks and Deals”, or check out the “Editor’s Choice” recs to see what’s worth your while.
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Free-eBooks.net is the internet's #1 source for free eBook downloads, eBook resources & eBook authors
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Forgotten Books is the world's largest online library with 484,473 books available on demand. This website has been designed using the very latest technologies to provide our members with many features never seen before. More than just books; Forgotten Books also features advanced analytical data. Every single word, page and image inside each and every one of our 484,473 books have been analyzed, indexed and classified.
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Library Genesis is a file-sharing based shadow library website for scholarly journal articles, academic and general-interest books, images, comics, audiobooks, and magazines. The site enables free access to content that is otherwise paywalled or not digitized elsewhere.
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The Library of Congress (LoC) online catalog is a comprehensive resource for finding and accessing materials in the LoC's vast collection. The catalog contains records for millions of items, including books.
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Latest news about Online eBook Catalogs and Databases
12.09.23. Z-Library introduces new system to share print books
Z-Library, the website known for its extensive collection of pirated articles and ebooks, is introducing a new book-sharing marketplace. This platform will enable its vast user base to access physical books at designated "Z-Points" located worldwide. The primary objective is to establish a global marketplace featuring dedicated pickup locations for books donated by users. With the introduction of 'Z-Points,' these are essentially gathering and storage points for books, serving as a connection between individuals who are willing to share their books and those in search of them. Z-Library explained in a blog post that individuals willing to share their books can send them to the nearest Z-Point in their vicinity. Those in need of books available at these points will have the opportunity to receive them for their use.
2023. Z-Library launches browser extensions
Z-Library, the pirate e-book repository, has implemented precautionary measures to ensure continued access to its site in the event of domain seizure. They have introduced browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox that redirect users to alternative domains in case of disruptions. These extensions offer a seamless and hassle-free way for users to access Z-Library through these alternative domains. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with thousands of users promptly installing these extensions to ensure uninterrupted access to the vast digital library. Among these extensions, the Z-Library Finder stands out as it simplifies the process of finding available domains, saving users from manually searching for working links. By launching the extension, users can easily search for an available domain, and once found, they are promptly redirected to the library homepage, granting them access to a wealth of knowledge.
2023. Z-Library introduced new Tor-enabled desktop launcher
Z-Library, known as the world's largest collection of pirated e-books, has recently introduced a dedicated desktop launcher. This launcher is designed specifically to operate with the Tor network and is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Previously, Z-Library users had to access the site through a specific URL, requiring regular login credentials. Once logged in, they were redirected to a personalized domain for accessing the library. However, with the new Z-Library launcher software, users are now able to access the library directly without being redirected to a personal domain. Furthermore, the software has the capability to connect via the Tor network, ensuring uninterrupted access to the library while offering an added layer of privacy protection.
2023. Z-Library warns against accessing its copycat sites
Z-Library, the leading platform for pirated books, has issued a warning regarding the serious security risks posed by its counterfeit sites, advising users to avoid them entirely. In the aftermath of a crackdown last year, finding the authentic Z-Library has become progressively more difficult on search engines such as Google. Unfortunately, instead of directing users to the official site, search results now prominently display imitation platforms. These imitations exploit the Z-Library brand to attract visitors, and their tactics have proven to be remarkably successful. For instance, Zlibrary.to reportedly received approximately 9.1 million visits last month, while Z-Lib.is had an estimated 7.8 million visits. It is essential to note that these sites are not affiliated with the genuine Z-Library, and the Z-Library team has cautioned users about the potential risks associated with these fraudulent platforms. Users are strongly advised to exercise caution, as these copycats present significant security threats.
