Getting Access, Getting Help

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Getting Access, Getting Help

• How to access the University of Toledo library
  systems and subscription databases journals
  from off-campus, as well as ways to get help in
  print, in person, and online.

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Getting Access from Off-Campus

• Two methods of authentication are available for
  off-campus use of many library resources
• Search for the resource in the UT Library Catalog
  and connect through the library record.
• Or, go to http//auth.ohiolink.edu/ to
  authenticate for OhioLINK resources remember to
  identify your institution as University of
  Toledo!
• Either method will ask for your Name and
  University ID number (typically your Social
  Security Number)

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Getting Help in person.

• By Phone [phone]
• By E-mail AskIt_at_utnet.utoledo.edu
• Via Chat OR Instant Messaging, go to
  http//www.utoledo.edu/library/help/ask.html
• To get live help by a librarian.
• Individual contacts

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Getting Help Library Handouts

• Several library guides are available to help you
  with the librarys resources. A full list is
  here, but these should be especially useful
• Education Pathfinder (general overview)
• UT Library Catalog Guide
• EBSCO Research Databases Guide
• OSearch Research Databases Guide
• APA Style Citations Bibliographies Guide

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Additional tips

• Use your Library Record to
• See what you have checked out and when things are
  due
• Renew OhioLINK items
• And by entering your e-mail address (under
  Modify Personal Information)
• Receive e-mail notification when requested items
  are ready to be picked up
• Receive e-mail notification when your items are
  almost due.