Since then the Library has introduced two additional databases that can be accessed at the same terminal or computer as the Library's own database. In March the Library purchased access to a full-text database called Masterfile 650. This database indexes about 3,000 magazines in a variety of fields and contains the full-text contents of 650 of them. The searching is the same as for our catalogue with some minor differences. This database is physically located in St. Louis, Missouri so response time is slower than for our catalogue.
Mornings offer the best response speeds.
Please ask at the Reference Desk for a TIPS sheet for further ideas on how to search effectively. The Library has begun issuing Personal Identification Numbers to all Library card holders. Items which are overdue or requested by another borrower cannot be renewed. Faculty and staff are reminded to obtain their new staff card which should be used as your Library card. Reference Staff have created pointers to several useful sites around the world.