Introduction | Computing
Requirements | Accessing | Navigating
Introduction
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The Electronic Resources section is a collection of electronic or online resources available
from the NSU Libraries. Many of these resources can be accessed remotely (off-campus).
This collection includes
- databases
- library catalogs
- online journals & newspapers
- Internet resources
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Computing Requirements
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To access the library’s online resources, students will need:
A computer–IBM-compatible, Mac, or other.
A modem, DSL, or network connection. Network filters
or firewalls may prevent database access.
A Web browser, such as Netscape, Microsoft’s Internet
Explorer, etc.
An account with a local Internet Service Provider, such
as EarthLink.
Consult http://www.nova.edu/help/ for
more information.
An NSU library account for NSU students, faculty, and
staff, or an NSU-issued library card, for Broward County public users.
Vist http://www.nova.edu/cwis/oit/nsuidentity.html for
more information.
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Accessing
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Follow these steps to access the Electronic Resources:
1. Go to the NSU Libraries Web page at http://www.nova.edu/library.
2. Select the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology
Center.
3. Select Electronic Resources.
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Navigating
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The Electronic Resources Web page provides access to a variety of library
resources. Click on an area of the screen below or scroll down for more information
about each section of the Electronic Resources Web page.
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 NovaCat Library Catalog
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NovaCat is the online catalog for all NSU Libraries. NovaCat identifies materials
available in the library collections including:
- books
- periodicals
- CDs, cassettes, and audiobooks
- DVDs and videotapes
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- dissertations and thesis
- reserve materials
- CD-ROMs, online databases, and other electronic resource
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NovaCat is a public resource and can be accessed without logging in. For additional
details and information on searching the catalog, see NovaCat
tutorial.
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Databases
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The Databases section provides access to and information on subscription databases
available through the NSU Libraries. Several different types of databases and
content are available.
- Indices to the literature providing citations and/or abstracts
- Indices with full text articles, books, dissertations, documents,
proceedings
- Full text books, reference books, encyclopedias, almanacs, manuals
- Full text laws, codes, regulations, legal cases
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- Directories, catalogs
- Statistics, financial data
- Tutorials, test preparation, tutoring service
- Maps, videos, graphics, recordings
- Analysis tools
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Access to this section is limited to authorized users, and log in is required.
Following log in, users can select a listing of databases organized alphabetically,
by subject, by vendor, and/or by appropriateness for grades K-12 (Homework Helpers).
The lists provide database links, descriptions, and information on availability
of remote access, as well as links to database and research help. For further
information, see How to Access
Databases and Database
Searching.
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Full Text Journal Title Search
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Use the Journal Finder to search for a particular
journal, newspaper or magazine title in full-text format. The Journal Fnder
also provides the dates full text is available for a particular title.
Access to this section is limited to authorized users, and log in is required.
For further information, review the Journal
Finder tutorial.
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Other Library Catalogs
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This section provides links to non-NSU library catalogs including:
- Broward County Library
- other South Florida libraries
- libraries throughout the world
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Quick e-Reference Sources
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Provides selected links to Web sites organized by subject area. This is not
a comprehensive list, but provides access to the type of information that might
typically be found in the Reference section of the library.
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NSU Email
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Provides a quick link to NSU's WebMail2 for NSU students, faculty, and staff.
For information on obtaining an NSU email account, see http://www.nova.edu/help/
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