Using Library Resources

Welcome to Prof. Urban's LibGuide for Adelphi University Libraries.

Use this guide to locate resources for completing assignments or to locate reputable information.

• Find Articles: Key databases and journals for research to complete your assignments.
• Find Books & Chapters: Search the library's OneSearch discovery tool or eBook Central.
• Access Elsewhere: Learn how to locate library subscriptions and purchases when you don't start at the library website.
• Evaluate Information: Discover criteria for evaluating sources of information.
• Write & Cite: Learn how to cite your sources.

OneSearch is the default search box on the Libraries Homepage.

From https://www.adelphi.edu/libraries/, you can search a few different ways:

1. Simply type your search, with OneSearch selected. This will search everything in the library collection. After clicking search, you can narrow your results on the following screen.
2. Type your search, with Databases & More selected. This will search OneSearch for databases by title or subject area.
3. Type your search, with Guides & Tutorials selected. This will search OneSearch for library research guides, tutorials, and other materials to help students, faculty, and staff find and use library resources.
4. Instead of typing anything in the search box, click on Advanced Search to do a more guided OneSearch search.