Post on 02-Jan-2016
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–MILWAUKEE
@ Your Library:What can we do for
you?
Welcome from the UWM Libraries!
Ahmed Kraima Multicultural Services Librarian
(Research & Instructional Support)414-229-5045 aak@uwm.edu
Beth Kucera Assistant Interlibrary Loan Librarian
(Access Services )414-229-4493 bweixler@uwm.edu
Research & Instructional SupportQuick overview of the research resources and services available to
youIn-person and Online5.2 Million cataloged items312 databases and related items on the Resources A-Z list82,000 online journals24/7 research support
Library Home Page- Portal to it allhttp://www4.uwm.edu/libraries/
Search@UW
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#1 - Search@UWSearch@UW searches articles, all UW books, media and digital
collections.
#2 – Resources A-ZSelect one of 312 specific databases to search (databases are often
specialized by subject)
#3 – Resources by SubjectSelect a database from a category like Information Studies
Getting Help – Ask a LibrarianChat with a librarian
24/7/365Research & Course
GuidesAsk a Librarian
Emailhttp://www4.uwm.edu/libraries/ask/email.cfm
In personResearch Consultation
(Skype, chat, phone options available)Telephone
414-229-4659
Interlibrary LoanInformation about ILL: http://guides.library.uwm.edu/ill
You can request anything (books, articles, book chapters, DVDs, CDs, etc)- UWM owned items and other libraries’ materials .
Submit all requests using ILLiad.Articles are delivered electronically as PDFs to your ILLiad account, and
take anywhere from a few hours to a few days to arrive.
Books, audio-visual items, and other loans typically take a week or longer to arrive. Note that some audio materials may be impossible to borrow, but we will try.
Distance Education ServicesInformation about distance education services:
http://guides.library.uwm.edu/distanceTaking all online courses? Register your ILLiad account so we can get you
flagged as a DE student.Need a UWM PantherCard/ID? See the Getting Started section in the
distance education services LibGuide for information.Articles are delivered electronically and books are mailed via FedEx to
your home address (keep your address up to date in PAWS). You are responsible for their return (use USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc) or return to another UW Library if you live in Wisconsin (contact us details).
Requesting using ILLiadManually enter requests in ILLiad, filling out as much of the form
that you can.
Select article, book,book chapter, etc. under New Request
Quick Overview of DatabasesSearch for articles in Information Studies subject databases (like
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text )Many articles are full text
Use FindIt! to Locate Full TextSometimes the article is available full text in another database.Click the FindIt! Button to see other access options.
Full Text Access in Other DatabasesFollowing FindIt! shows if there is online full text in another
database. Click GO for full text.
Full Text Access Throughthe Publisher
FindIt! Request through ILLiadIf there is no full text through another database, request the article
through ILLiad.
FindIt! Request through ILLiadClick GO to obtain via Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad).
ILLiad Form is CompleteAfter logging into ILLiad, the form is automatically filled out.
Don’t forget to click Submit Request at the
bottom of the page
Viewing Articles in ILLiadYou will receive an email from the Interlibrary Loan office when the
article is available for viewing. Log into your ILLiad account to view, download or print your articles.
Articles are on the Main Menu and under Electronically ReceivedArticles.
Thank you!
Thank you for your time and welcome to UWM!
Questions?