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?