Stabile - ENG 190 Sections 25 and 27

Hi Students from Paul Stabile's English 190 classes, sections 25 and 27. Below are answers to the one-minute questions you asked at the end of the formal library session on November 9th. I hope the answers are useful but remember I am always available via phone (314-977-3596), email, chat, and in-person!
-Martha


Q1. How to I obtain magazines from the online databases?
A1. The "Find It @ SLU" button searches for the full text of journal articles. The following video tutorial outlines the process. http://screencast.com/t/qSCbJljgyX . Remember, not everything is full text online. You may have to use a print copy from our vast collection of print journals, or request a copy using ILLiad, the library's interlibrary loan service.


Q2. I am not sure if I need to make a new Interlibrary Loan login name?
A2. To request materials using ILLiad, you need to have an account. To create an account, please click here. If you can not remember if you have an account or not, please contact the ILLiad office at 314-977-3107 or email them at piusill@slu.edu.



Q3. How long will I wait for an off-campus resource?
A3. It depends. If a MOBIUS loan is available it can take as little as 48 hours to as long as a week. If you need a MOBIUS title immediately and you have transportation, do not request the title online but drive to the library with the desired title and use you SLU ID card to check-out the book. The turn around time for an ILLiad request varies as well. I have had ILLiad requests filled in less than 24 hours and as long as a week. The difference in turn around time depends on the efficiency of the lending library.

Q4. There are many databases which I am still unfamiliar with.
A4. The library currently has access to over 250+ general and specialized databases. That is a lot of information and a lot of different interfaces to review. Use the " Browse Databases by Subject" page to find a subject heading related to your research topic. Click on the white question mark to the left of the database name to look at a description of the database. And REMEMBER you can always "Ask a Librarian" for help!


Q5. Where do I pick-up the books I order online?
A5. The Access Services desk is to the right of the entrance of the library. You can pick-up MOBIUS loans and interlibrary loan materials at this location. The library will email you when the materials are ready for pick-up. The Access Services desk also houses the Lost and Found and is the place to check-out a study room key and the new service - laptop check-out!



Q6. I still do not really know how to use the "Browse Databases by Subject" page.
A6. The following video will illustrate the steps to use the "Browse Databases by Subject" page. If you have additional questions, please call me at 314-977-3596 or email me at allenmh@slu.edu. Click for video.

Happy searching and remember to contact me if you have any questions!