Frequently asked questions
Getting Started
Can I access the digital library from home or while I am traveling?
Certainly! All the content your institution has subscribed to on the digital library portal is remotely authenticated. You just need to log in with your account to access it. If you’re having trouble viewing a particular resource or database, please contact us by filling out the support form.
I did not receive any activation email, what should I do?
If you didn’t receive the activation email, it is likely due to restrictions in your email client. Please check your Junk or Spam folder.
Search
How can I restrict my search to a specific database?
You have two options to restrict your search to a specific database:
Select the database from the e-resources tab on the homepage and conduct your search.
Start your search with a keyword and then expand the “Content provider” filter on the left side of the results page to select your database.
How can I refine the results by geographic area?
Start your search with a keyword and then expand the “Subject Geographic” filter on the left side of the results page and select your region. This will list articles published from or about the selected region.
How can I refine the results by language?
Start your search with a keyword and then expand the “Language” filter on the left side of the results page and select your language.
How can I refine the results by subject?
Start your search with a keyword and then expand the “Subject” filter on the left side of the results page and select your subject.
Can I filter the results published within a certain date range?
Yes, you can select a date range by applying the “from date” and “to date” filters.
Can I sort my search results?
Yes, the search results can be sorted by relevance, latest, oldest, and by author.
How can I search for a specific title?
Select the Title option in the dropdown menu in the search box, enter your title, and click on search.
How do I start my search?
Start your search with a keyword, and then refine the results by applying the filters available on the left side of the results page.
Can I filter my search results?
Yes, the filters are available on the left side of the search results page.
What is Discovery Search?
Discovery Search is a federated search technology provided by EBSCO Discovery Service. It allows users to simultaneously search multiple content sources from a single search interface and aggregates the results into a unified results page. This technology streamlines the search process, making it easier and faster to find relevant information across various sources.
