E-Books: ProQuest Ebook Central

This platform is sunset for browsing and new book purchases as of April 30, 2026.

ProQuest Ebook Central provides access to 582 purchased ebooks in NOAA mission topics like oceanography, risk management, fisheries, etc.

• NOAA Single Sign On Access
• PDF download chapters - (Ebook Central Reader App not required)
• PDF download for whole book - (Ebook Central Reader App required)
• PDF chapters are DRM free - (keep the PDFs)
• Checkout required for full book access (maximum 21 days)
• View/annotate books online - personal bookshelf available

ProQuest Ebook Central allows the library to offer you curated collections based on research topics, selected publishers, and title cost. If you notice any gaps in subject coverage, please contact us at library.reference@noaa.gov

Some titles may require library approval. In such cases, the library will contact you for further details

Starting September 17th, 2025, Ebook Central Reader App replaces Adobe Digital Editions.

Ebook Central Reader App (requires installation) is a companion to the Ebook Central online reader, which can be accessed through your browser on NOAA or personal devices.

Ebook Central Reader App is required if you want to download an entire book.

• Download and Install the App (PDF)
• Download a Title and Read in App (PPT) 
• Ebook Central Guide for Reader App (website)