Need a book but it’s checked out?  No worries! 

You can be the next person to get the book in 4 easy steps!

1. Click "Place Hold" button

2. Enter login details

3. Click Submit to log in to your MyLibraryRecord

4. Click Submit to confirm hold request

Confused about searching the library databases?

Not sure how to do efficient or effective research in the databases?

Already took English 204 but forgot the library ‘stuff’?

We can help! 
Check out our step-by-step handout:
Keyword Searching in the Databases

Copies available at the Research Help Desk.

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save your research and remain STABLE, DURABLE, and PERSISTENT!

Stable URLs, persistent and durable links let you copy an article’s URL and paste it into a document or your email for future use.  

Meta-Search
Use the Advanced search page for expanded searching options such as search type menu, Year Search Limiter to enter a specific date, advanced Boolean searching.

Ebrary 
Advanced Search option presents two search fields that can search the combination of Full-text, Subject, Publisher, Contributor (author).
Narrow your search with additional search fields by clicking the More button. 
Restrict your search by using the drop down menus to select a specific document type, and / or language in which the document is written.

Library Catalog
Search Limiters - Limit your search in the catalog by Language, Material Type, Location and more. 
Phrase Searches - Words enclosed in double quotes will appear together in all results exactly as typed.
Boolean Operators - Use AND or OR to specify multiple words in any field, any order. Use AND NOT to exclude words.

Take the time to review the results page of a database search.

This sample database results page is full of information that could be useful. 

Understanding how to read a results page can help you do your research effectively and efficiently. 

Suggested Topics can lead you to other articles relevant to your topic.
What types of articles are needed?
Note the number of results.
Click on the article title to get more information about the article.  
How long is the article?
Click on Abstract to get an article summary.
Note the options for full–text access.

Interested to learn more about your subject?

Check out our library subject guides!

Available online: http://library.aus.edu/ResearchHelp/SubjectGuides.htm

Available in print:
Stop by the Research Help Desk for your copy

Discover more about your topic with online access to Encyclopedia Britannica!

Go to:
library.aus.edu > Quick Links > Databases by Subject

Discover more about your topic by using the Reference Collection.

Use the Reference Collection to:

• find background & factual information
• look up new words & concepts
• gather statistics
• review methods

Use:

• Encyclopedias
• Dictionaries
• Handbooks,
• Thesauri
• Directories  

before starting an essay or assignment. You'll get you a clear outline and understanding of relevant issues and concepts.

Improve your research skills by using Boolean operators or phrase searches in the AUS Library Catalog.

Boolean Operators

• Use AND or OR to specify multiple words in any field, any order.
• Use AND NOT to exclude words.

Phrase Searches

• Search for complete phrases by enclosing them in quotation marks.
• Words enclosed in double quotes will appear together in all results exactly as typed.

Need to find online articles on your subject?
Try the library databases.

Not sure which database to choose?  Click on a subject and review the descriptions.

You’re on your way to finding online articles for your research!

Check out all of the ways you can search for books, periodicals, and media items in the AUS Library Catalog!

• Run an AUTHOR search to determine if the library has books by your favorite writer 
• Try a KEYWORD search to find  library materials about your research topic
• Find your call number range and browse the library collection 
• Search for materials on Reserve by course or Professor name
• Click TITLE to search by the name of a book or other library materials

Check out our online tutorials.

Look for the Quick Tutorials camera on http://library.aus.edu/ResearchHelp/Tutorials.htm

Find magazine & journal articles with Meta-Search

Need a library book? Search in the Library Catalog

Get a jump start on your research assignments and papers!

Librarians can help with:

• Using the Library Catalog
• Research Advice
• Locating Articles & Documents
• Using Databases