Skip to Main Content
Accessibility Information
Ferris State University FLITE Library

Optometry Research Guide: Books

Learn about select library resources / information sources for Optometry

New Optometry Books in FLITE

AAO Basic and Clinical Science Ebook Collection

Some librarian-recommended books

SmartSearch for Books


If FLITE doesn't have it

Did your book search not turn up the results you wanted?

  1. Visit mel.org and "Search MeLCat" to see if other Michigan libraries have the book.Library of Michigan MeL electronic library icon image
  2. When you see the book you want, click "Get this from MeLCat", select 'Ferris State University' from the dropdown and then enter your name and FSU username. 
  3. If you receive a message that your request was successful, you will be contacted when your book arrives at FLITE (often within 3-5 days)

More info on MeL,

If MeL doesn't have it

If MeL doesn't have your book, there is still hope!  Use ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan) for books not available through FLITE or MeL.  Don't leave an ILL request to the last minute though.  They often arrive in a few days, but it may take several weeks!  Visit link for more ILLIad information or skip to the ILLiad login, 

ILLiad Login


New to ILL? Create an account

More Top Pick Books