Not a Part of Library Genesis. ex libgen.io, libgen.org

General Search

How to Use General Search on Libgen

The General Search tool is best when you already know some basic details about the material you want. It scans book titles, authors, publishers, and ISBNs to bring quick results.

1. Start at the Search Bar: Enter keywords such as book title, author name, or ISBN.
2. Keep it Simple: Use fewer words for broader results; add more details to narrow down your search.
3. Filter by Year: Use “Year From” and “Year To” to find books from a specific period.
4. Choose a Language: Pick your preferred language (for example, English, Spanish, German, French).
5. Select File Type: Download in formats like PDF, EPUB, MOBI, or TXT.

Best For: Quick, straightforward results when you have basic information.

FullText Search

How to Use FullText Search on Libgen

FullText Search goes deeper—it scans the entire text of documents, not just the title or author. This makes it ideal for researching specific topics, phrases, or ideas.

1. Find the FullText Tab: Switch to the FullText option above.
2. Enter Keywords or Phrases: Search inside the content of books and articles, not just metadata.
3. Refine by Year: Narrow results to publications between specific years.
4. Language Options: Filter results in your desired language for better accuracy.
5. File Extensions: Select preferred formats like PDF, EPUB, MOBI, or TXT for easy downloading.

Best For: In-depth research and locating references where exact terms or phrases appear.