Chemistry: Searching for Books Articles & Videos

When you are ready to search the library for your topic, go to the following library webpage: www.epcc.edu/services/libraries

1. Find the EBSCO Discovery Service search box. (Searches for print and electronic books, articles, and videos all at the same time)
2. You can search for books by Keyword, Title, or Author.
3. Enter your words in the search box and click search.
4. A listing of items matching your search words will be retrieved. (If at home, click on the guest access at the top of the screen and log in to your my.epcc account)
5. Limits:  On the left side, you can limit search to source type such as Books, eBooks, Scholarly Journals 

6. Click on the article or book you would like to view.

7. If it is a print book it will give you the location and call number.

8. If it is an electronic book it will give you a pdf file of the book that you can click and read.

9. If it is an article, it will also give you a pdf of the article that you can click and read.  These you can save, print, or e-mail if you like.

Did you know that you can request a book from another campus?

Just fill out a form at your campus library and it will be sent to your campus. (Takes a few days to arrive.)

Did you know that you can limit your search to a particular campus?

When searching for a print book, look on the left side of the search page.  Find "Library Location" and select location.