George A. Spiva Library

Books

SWAN -search for materials in Spiva Library and 9 other libraries belonging to the SouthWest Academic Network.

MOBIUS -search for and request books from 60+ Missouri Libraries.

NetLibrary -Spiva's collection of eBooks.

InterLibrary Loan for Books -online request form for books not found at Spiva AND not available through MOBIUS.

Articles

Central Search Databases -Central Search is a federated search engine used to search across Spiva's electronic resources (electronic indexes, eBooks, and SWAN) from one simple interface.

Additional Databases -16 additional electronic indexes not available thru the Central Search interface including such databases as Horn Book Guide, FirstSearch, and Value Line.

eJournals -search for available full-text online journals by title or browse by subject.

eReserves -access electronic copies (when available) of required materials for your classes.

Interlibrary Loan for Articles -online request form for journal articles not available full-text online AND not available in print at Spiva.

Search Tools & Research Help

Basic Search Strategies - a guide discussing the five basic steps to take when researching a topic.

Print Subject Guides -printable Microsoft Word documents that provide suggested resources for finding information about particular subject areas.

Websites by Subject -a collection of Web pages, organized by subject area, that provide links to select Web resources around the world.

Citation Manuals - tips and examples to help you quickly format your research papers in accordance with the style required for your course.

Ask a Librarian -receive research assistance or get answers to brief factual questions from a qualified Reference Librarian.

Tours & Instruction -find out how Librarians will provide building tours and meet with classes to discuss information resources and research techniques specific to the projects of that class.