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Search the Library Catalog
Library Catalog Search Tips
- Search for books on your topic in the library catalog. Use only the most essential words related to your topic.
- Not enough results? Try related terms, or more general terms -- for example, instead of poodles, try dogs.
- Too many results? Be more specific -- for example, instead of computers, try social media AND privacy.
- In your list of results, check the menu on the left for ways to limit your results, such as availability (Full Text Online) or publication date.
- Select 'Request Item' to place books on hold at Loudoun for no-contact pick up.
- E-books are accessible through the library catalog. If you see any in your search results, click 'Online access' to open. Log in with your MyNOVA username and password when prompted.
eBooks
Many of the eBooks from the eBooks collections can be found using the library catalog. You can also search directly through the recommended eBook databases below. More information on downloading eBooks.
- EBSCO eBook Collection This link opens in a new windowA collection of eBooks curated by NOVA librarians on a variety of different subjects. eBooks can be accessed in the browser or downloaded for offline use. (NVCC)
- ProQuest Ebook Central This link opens in a new windowBooks on a variety of academic subject areas (NVCC).
- O'Reilly for Higher Education This link opens in a new window**If you cannot access this resource, try a different browser and clear your cache/cookies**
Resources on topics ranging from leadership, business, management, and project management to programming languages, software development, and computer networking, and more. These topics are covered in a variety of formats, which include eBooks, live training, on-demand tutorials, videos, case studies, and audio-books. (VIVA)
Requesting Items & No Contact Pickup
Request books and DVDs online for no-contact pickup.
How to Request Items Online:
1. Search the library catalog below or access it from the NOVA Libraries homepage.
Search Library Catalog for books, and eBooks.
2. Find the item that you want to request.
3. Under the Request Item heading, click on the Sign in link. 
4. On the sign in page, enter your MyNOVA username and password.
5. Under the Request Item header, click on the Request link.
6. Complete the form. Be sure to select Loudoun Campus Library as the pickup location and click REQUEST.
Requested items usually arrive within in three to four business days if being sent from another campus library. You will be notified via email when your requested items are available. Once you have received email confirmation that your requested items are ready for pickup, please note the Loudoun Campus Library pickup location:
Pickup Location: On a cart in the 2nd floor LC hallway outside of the library (LC 200), Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM. Materials will be ordered alphabetically by last name. Your item(s) will already be checked out to you so you will not need to come to the circulation desk.