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Electronic Database Instructions

The best way to learn how to use online databases is by actually going in and using them. Contact Sue Phillips, the Academic Resource Librarian, at suephil@mountainstate.edu for the required usernames and passwords.

EBSCOhost

EBSCOhost is an electronic subscription providing access to journal articles.

Step 1: Click on the EBSCOhost link and enter your bar code number from the back of your MSU student ID or provided by the Distance Education Librarian. Click on "Login."

Step 2: Choose the appropriate version of EBSCOhost.

Step 3: If you do not wish to use the default database, click on the check mark at the left of the title to clear it.

Step 4: To search a database, click on the database name (s) listed. To select more than one, click on the box beside the database name. Click "Continue."

Step 5: Type in your keywords, adding AND, OR, or NOT to expand or limit your search.

• You may limit your search to entries with the entire article by clicking on the "full Text" box.
• You may limit your search to articles written by experts on your topic by clicking on "Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals" Box.
• You may also type in the name of a specific journal, date, etc.
• When ready, click on "Search."

Step 6: Results will appear. To see the complete citation, click on blue title. If the entire article is available, it will say so underneath the title.

• To save articles that interest you, click on the "Add to Folder" link below the citation. It will save that specific article for later reading. To view the selected articles, click on the Folder tab at the top of the screen.

Step 7: To print, use print icon on web browser at top of screen.

Step 8: To close, click on the "Exit" button at the top right of the screen.