The Library of Congress provides access to a wide array of resources, both on-site as well as online. E-books, or electronic books, are texts that can be viewed or downloaded to be read digitally. In recent years readers have increasingly turned to e-books for their research and leisure activities. Online marketplaces have made it easy to access texts at any time and from anywhere, including on the go. Specialized e-reader devices, tablets, laptops and smartphones can store hundreds of titles while offering access to additional texts through cloud-based services.

This guide presents currently available options for finding e-books, including how readers can access Library of Congress e-books through desktop computers, mobile devices, and e-readers.