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Getting Started in the Library

This guide helps students and faculty get started navigating the library's online resources.

Types of Resources

Once you know what concepts you are looking for, determine the type of resource you need.

Information Need

Type of Resources

General information, definition, overview of a topic Encyclopedia, dictionary, or other reference work
Broad overview on a topic Books and eBooks
In-depth analysis; detailed, focused, current research Scholarly journals or articles
Current, brief reporting Newspapers, magazines, websites

Visit our Library Collections guide for details on the types of resources you have access to.

Searching for Resources in the Library Databases

Note: When accessing databases from off campus, you will need to log in using your ECU email user name and password.

Searching for Journals

The library has 200 current print journal and magazine subscriptions, and back issues; and a number of special collections journals. Additionally, the library databases provide electronic access to thousands of journal articles.

  • Search by title for print and electronic journals with Journal Search.
  • Search by keyword for online journal articles in General Search or a journal articles database.

Accessing Online Articles

Click on Access Options for a drop-down menu of viewing options.

  • PDF means that a PDF will open in the web viewer. You can download the PDF there.
  • Online full text has navigation links and a built-in text-to-speech reader.
  • Full Text Finder is an indication that the library does not have subscription access to the journal.
    Click on it to be guided to the Interlibrary Loan form. Borrow resources from other libraries through this form.

PDF and Online full text access options from dropdownFull Text Finder dropdown option from Access options 

 

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