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.

Reference Sources -online versions of materials such as atlases, encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and directories that are designed to be used in finding specific items of information, rather than for cover to cover reading.

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.

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.