For more information on FirstSearch or for assistance, please call your OCLS librarian. This set of FirstSearch instructions is designed to be a general guide so that you can easily learn to use a wide range of databases from one source to support your CMU course work. If you see discrepancies between this printed set of instructions and what is provided through the web page remain flexible in your searching and use FirstSearch's online help screens. OCLS expects to revise the printed instructions regularly, probably twice a year. You may want to try searching at other times during the day or evening to identify faster response periods.
Many searchers find the web to be faster during morning hours.
FirstSearch is a fee-based service. In order for CMU to continue providing it, we ask that you keep your method of access confidential. Click on the Research Databases button. If you are a first time user, you will have to click on Research Database Access Instructions and follow the instructions there. Click on the FirstSearch button.