Emma Jonson How do you access the library databases off campus?
To use library databases and other subscription resources from off-campus, you must have an active Purchase College email account and you must access the resources via the Library’s website. (You will not be able to log in if you try to access a database or resource from a Google search.)
How do I get access to university research?
Locate a college or university that has a campus library and call them and ask if they will allow you to do research on campus. Usually what they can do is sign you in when you are there. If you ask them if you can have online access, they will say no.
How do I access research databases?
10 Free Research and Journal Databases
- Google Scholar. Even if you’ve not used Google Scholar before, you’ll know Google.
- CORE.
- Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)
- Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
- PubMed.
- E-Theses Online Service (EThOS)
- Social Science Research Network (SSRN)
- WorldWideScience.
How can I access my academic library?
Many universities open their libraries to the public. If you live near any university or college that has appropriate subscriptions, you may be able to just walk into their library, sit down at a computer, and download the articles you want.
Which tool should you use to find out if the HCC libraries own a certain book?
The HCC Library Research Guides (were LibGuides) which organize many quality resources for the HCC programs and disciplines. Individual sources, such as books, articles, and web-pages which may provide links or citations to related material. The best discovery tool of all is one of the HCC librarians!
What do you need for off campus access to the HCC library’s databases?
Most of the Library’s databases are subscription-based. You can access them from off-campus by logging in to the Library’s proxy server. See more information on logging in. By now you know that the databases can be accessed directly from the library’s homepage at http://library.hccs.edu.
Can I use a university library if I’m not a student?
As long as you don’t bother students then library staff are usually happy to assist you with in-house library use if you are there for academic purposes. Checking out won’t be possible unless you are affiliated somehow with the university. Some libraries have visitor programs if you have a good reason to be there.
How do I access my ProQuest database for free?
Go to the library homepage at www.esc.edu/library. Click Article Databases. Scroll down to Proquest Databases and click it. Enter your college login and password if you’re asked to.
How do I find databases?
Many databases are available at your school and in the library. You can also access many databases through your school’s website or the library’s website.
Is EBSCOhost an academic database?
EBSCOhost is an intuitive online research platform used by thousands of institutions and millions of users worldwide. With quality databases and search features, EBSCOhost helps researchers of all kinds find the information they need fast.
Can the public access university libraries?
Some university libraries allow members of the public to borrow books for a fee. Some also allow non-borrowing access, without paying a fee. Contact your local university library to find out what level of service is provided.
What’s the best way to get into a database?
Try logging in as root with the default password. Some databases don’t have a root (admin) password by default, so you may be able to get in leaving the password field empty. Some others have default passwords that can be found easily by searching database tech support forums. Try common passwords.
Is there a way to hack into a database?
If you have an account on the server that hosts the database, you can run a hash cracker like John the Ripper against the database’s password file. The location of the hash file is different depending on the database. Only download from sites that you can trust. Research tools extensively before using them.
Can a CWRU have access to patient records?
CWRU personnel, including those who have been credentialed for research, are not permitted to have routine access to UH patient data outside of an IRB-approved research project. I have a spreadsheet, protected with a password, containing all my research data.
Where can I get access to open access journals?
Elsevier, a publisher of many scientific and medical journals has a list of open access journals. Click here to find that list. Elsevier uses a tool/website called DeepDyve and you will be redirected to that site to have your request fulfilled.