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Introduction
Obtaining a UCF Library Card
Activating a UCF Library Card
Remote Access
Search Strategies
Search Process
Library Catalog
NetLibrary
Gale Virtual Reference
InterLibrary Loan
Finding the full text
Peer-reviewed articles
Databases - General Introduction
Social Work Abstracts
Academic Search Premier
LexisNexis Congressional
LexisNexis Academic
Legal Trac
CIAO
Contemporary Women's Issues
InfoTrac OneFile
JSTOR
PAIS
This module has described a variety of tools for accessing and making use of UCF’s library resources. Explanations have been provided for obtaining a library card, remotely accessing the UCF library system, utilizing search strategies, finding information in the library catalog, taking advantage of your interlibrary loan privileges, and locating information in specific databases appropriate to this course, including NetLibrary. For your convenience, information on getting more help is provided below.
In addition to contacting the UCF librarian assigned to your class, there are various resources available to UCF distance learning students needing assistance when using library resources.
Ask-A-Librarian, http://library.ucf.edu/ask, will help with:
You may reach the UCF-Orlando Ask-A-Librarian service, http://library.ucf.edu/ask, from the UCF Orlando Library homepage, by telephone at (407) 823-2562 or 1-866-271-7589 (toll-free), or through the Ask-a-Librarian profile/blog at http://www.myspace.com/ucfaskalibrarian.
Other services available for Distance Learners can be found at http://library.ucf.edu/Services/DistanceServices.asp. In addition, if you live in the Central Florida region, you can visit any of our campus libraries to get help. Addresses and phone numbers are provided on the Contact the Libraries page at http://library.ucf.edu/Administration/ContactUs/.