Books (4 programs)

1. 

   Overdrive

   • 2

   • Free

   Access multiple reading materials

   License

   Free

   Language

   English

   Platform

   web-apps

   PROS: Provides a variety of genre of books, Users just need a library card or student ID to access, Simple and easy to use

   CONS: Customer service is poor, Lack of data about their users
2. 

   LibriVox

   • 2

   • Free

   Free public domain audiobook portal

   License

   Free

   Language

   English

   Platform

   web-apps

   PROS: Free and public domain, Multiple filtering options, Host to independent writers around the world

   CONS: No titles from popular authors or publications
3. 

   Open Library

   • 2

   • Free

   Free-to-use online library catalog

   License

   Free

   Language

   English

   Platform

   web-apps

   PROS: Has a lot of old and new books to choose from, Contains audiobook copies for print-challenged users, Offers links for legally purchasing books

   CONS: Some parts of the site are not optimized, Only lends one copy per book, in most cases
4. 

   Library Genesis

   • 2

   • Free

   Online platform for scholarly journal articles

   License

   Free

   Language

   English

   Platform

   web-apps

   PROS: Lets you access geo-blocked and paywalled content, Comes with a comprehensive guide for new users

   CONS: Requires VPN in some regions, Has no inherent security measures