WRI 1100: Purcell

Search with keywords from your topic in the SPU Catalog for books and ebooks.

• When you get your results, look for the limits to narrow the results or choose a specific format
• Once you find something relevant, click on the title to get more information, such as  a summary and the table of contents. You may only need one or two chapters.
• Look for the call number to find the book on the shelf or full text link to access online
• You can request that SPU books be pulled off the shelf for you and put on the hold cart

If you are having trouble finding what you want or cannot access something, please reach out to me or another librarian.

Search with keywords from your topic in the SPU Databases for articles.

Open "Academic Search Complete"

Depending on your topic, you might want to add another database to your search.

• • Click on "Choose Databases" above the search boxes.
  • Select all the databases
  • Hit "okay" and go back to your search screen
  • Contact me for help with choosing the right databases

Where is the actual article?

• Full-text HTML or PDF in the database
• Click on “Check for full-text”
• Inter Library Loan

Please contact me or another librarian if you are having difficulty obtaining the full text of an article.