This tutorial covers the advantages of searching through specific library databases individually instead of searching the library catalog. This tutorial covers:
We also cover what to do when the HNU Library does not have access to a PDF of the article you want. |
To watch Video Tutorials for specific library databases check out our YouTube Playlist
STEP 1:
To search for articles in a specific library database, start by selecting the "Database" tab from the library homepage
STEP 2:
Once you have selected the "Databases" tab, click on the dropdown menu...
The dropdown menu will expand with the list of databases available through the HNU Library.
Once you have selected the specific database you want to search, click on "Go" to launch the database.
STEP 3:
HNU Login
username: firstname_lastname
password: ..................
*same as your @my.hnu.edu password*
[usually your 7 digit student ID# + HNU!]
STEP 4:
When the specific library database you selected from the "Databases" tab dropdown menu launches, you will be taken
to the database's homepage where you can begin by entering your search terms.
STEP 5:
When viewing your search results List, consider utilizing the Search Filters to narrow the scope of your search.
Ask yourself: