Remember whether you
are searching any of our databases or even utilizing an Internet search engine
(such as Google) the key to successful
searching is to
utilize these basic search techniques:
- Make use of multiple search
terms ( elderly, aged, or senior )
- Combine terms using and to
narrow your search ( exercise and stress and women )
- Use "quotes" to force
phrase searches ( " global warming" )
- Add * to a base to look for all
forms of the term ( tattoo*, for tattoos, tattooed, or tattooing )
Science Periodical Searching
Search for journal articles in a
database specifically designed for your subject matter, go to the library home
page, scroll down and click the Online Research link, and select one of
the databases listed below from the database subject guides, in this case Sciences and Health. When accessing the
databases from anywhere besides the Portales campus, you will need to enter
your ENMU student ID# at the remote authentication screen.
Databases for Chemistry, Math,
Physics, Engineering, Geology:
- Science Direct--scholarly,
full text is indicated by green page icon to the left of the citation
- Academic Search Premier--scholarly,
full text
- Environment Complete--scholarly,
full text
- GeoRef--scholarly,
limited full text; geology
- JSTOR--scholarly,
full text except current journal issues
Databases for Biology
- Science Direct--scholarly,
full text is indicated by green page icon to the left of the citation
- Academic Search Premier--scholarly, full text
- AGRICOLA--bio-agriculture;
scholarly, full text
- Environment Complete--scholarly,
full text
- JSTOR--scholarly,
full text except most recent years
CINAHL is the primary database for nursing research, however, one
other database, Science Direct database can be helpful if your topic
involves a medical or physiological component.
Requesting Library Material via
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
- Click the ILLiad Login link from the Books category of the page
- Click the First
Time User button and fill out the ILLiad registration form
- Enter your ENMU
email address, so we can contact you about your requests
- Select Distance
Ed Undergraduate Student in the Status box, so we'll know to send
material directly to you
- Enter an ILLiad username of your choice (your
e-mail/Blackboard username recommended) and your ENMU student ID # as your
ILLiad password
Once registered, you will be taken
to the ILLiad main menu for your account. Click the place a request Article button (for journal articles)
or Book button (for books and DVDs),
located on the left-hand sidebar, and complete the form with your citation
information.
Anytime you wish to use the system,
return to the same ILLiad Log In/Registration link and log in with your ILLiad
username and password.
You will be notified via your ENMU
email account when your item is available. 99% of articles will be delivered
electronically to your ENMU email or Illiad account. Books and DVDs will be
mailed directly to you.
