ENGL 1020  

Locating Sherrod Library Resources:

• Begin from the Sherrod Library home page at http://sherrod.etsu.edu. 
  
• How to find an article in a journal or magazine:
  • Research Tools>Find articles, search databases;
  • Select a general subject area to search, followed by an appropriate database OR select a title from the alphabetical list at the top of the page. 
  • If you do not know what databases to search, consult a librarian or ask your professor. Use the Help function in the databases to learn how to use them efficiently.
    
• How to find a newspaper article:
  •  Research Tools>Find articles, search databases>"L">LexisNexis.
    
• How to find a book:
  •  Research Tools>Find books & media at ETSU;
  •  Select one of the search options;
  •  Select a library to search; 
  • Click on Help for assistance in learning more about how to use the catalog.
  • Note: A Catalog Quick Search box is located on the right side of our home page.
    
• How to find materials on reserve:
  •  Research Tools>Find books & media at ETSU>Course reserves.
  •  Search either by instructor name or course number.
  •  Many reserve readings are available online.  To access an electronic resource, click on the  
     title of the item you want to read.  It is a link to a PDF copy of the article.  You must have
     Adobe Acrobat Reader (click on http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html for
     a free download) in order to read reserves online.  
    
• How to check your library record:
  •  Research Tools>Find books & media at ETSU;
  •  Select My Record, which is located in a box at the right side of the screen;
  •  Enter the information requested (the same user name and password that you use to
     check your ETSU email); 
  • You will see what materials you have checked out and their due date.  You have the option to  renew print items online.
    
• How to find an ebook: 
  •  Collections>E-Books;
  • Use the Search box to search for an e-book or click on the link to search a particular e-book collection. 
    
• How to evaluate a website:  How Do I...>Evaluate a web source? from the drop down box.
  
• How to contact us -  By phone:  423-439-4307 or 1-866-542-3878 (toll-free)
                               By email:  refdesk@etsu.edu

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