Electronic Resources (E-journals, E-books, Databases)
Electronic journals, electronic books and databases are available to all Drexel University students. When using e-resources from home or other non-Drexel Campus locations, just follow links from the Library homepage, then enter your Drexel email ID and password when prompted for authentication.
See Off Campus Access to Drexel Library Resources for more information.
Finding Books and Journals:
To find print and electronic books and journals, search the Library Catalog:
Course Reserves:
Required and recommended supplemental readings for courses are listed by course name or instructor in the Library Catalog.
- PRINT reserve materials are available at the Technology and Engineering Center Library (TEC), Mount Laurel Campus, Burlington County College.
- ELECTRONIC Reserves may require that you enter your Drexel email ID and password to access documents online.
Borrowing Books from Drexel University Libraries:
Print books from the library collections can be mailed to you. Identify the books you wish to borrow by searching the catalog, then use the ILLiad Interlibrary Loan request form to place your requests. Books will be checked out to you for the usual borrowing periods, and mailed to you. You may return books at the Burlington County College TEC Library.
When you register as an ILLiad Interlibrary Loan user be sure to choose the Distance Learner status to ensure that materials are mailed directly to you!
My Library Record
Access your Library Record online to:
- Renew books online
- Review the books you currently have checked out
- Create Preferred (Saved) Searches: Save catalog searches; re-run them to see updated lists of library materials that match your search strategy. Mark your Preferred Searches for email alert -- at the beginning of every week, you'll receive any email message alerting you to any new materials that match your strategy.
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Use Interlibrary Loan services to get books, articles, and other materials not owned by Drexel University Libraries, or not currently available.
Obtain Books, Journal Articles, and more via Interlibrary Loan Services
Use to order books, journal articles, conference proceedings and other materials. Click on the appropriate library link below to fill out the online request form. Books will be sent via U.S. Mail. Article requests will be filled electronically: you will receive an email alert and can retrieve the article through your ILLiad.
When you register as an ILLiad Interlibrary Loan user be sure to choose the Distance Learner status to ensure that materials are mailed directly to you!
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Databases
More than 300 databases offer general and specialized searching for journal articles and other research sources. Most offer direct acess, or linking via SFX, to full-text.
RefWorks
RefWorks is a web-based software application that helps you manage citations. It helps you keep track of the sources you are using for your research and your own notes about the sources. Since it is web-based, no special software installation, downloads, or plug-ins required. It will also create bibliographies for you in the format you specify (APA, IEEE, etc.).
Research Guides
Research Guides created by Drexel University librarians recommend sources for research in specific subject areas.
Tutorials and Online Instruction
Library tutorials and other online instruction tools can help you improve your research skills, including:
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For Reference Help:
- Call the Hagerty Library Reference Desk: 215-895-2755 (hours)
- Ask us a Question online, OR
- Contact your Subject Librarian:
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