"Previous Questions"
Question: I'm trying to
access the A-to-Z Journal off campus and it's asking for a login
and password. I was wondering what that was, and if I could
access the journal off campus. Thanks for your help.
Answer: When you try to
access any database from a NON-SBU network, you have to
authentic yourself, which is the login page you received. Your
SBU network login and password should authentic you and allow
you access to the databases. If you have problems, call the
Circulation and Reserves Desk at 417-328-1620. They can give you
a generic username and password. You need to have your student
ID number for them to verify you are a student.
Question: I am working on my
dissertation for my PhD in Education. In doing so, I have
located several dissertation abstracts in the Proquest
Dissertation database. However, the only thing I can get from
the database is the abstract and a 24 page preview, not the full
text. Is their any way we can obtain the full text of a
dissertation? What information from me regarding the specific
dissertations do you need?
Answer: I'm going to answer
your question and give you some information you didn't request.
The University Libraries can give you access to Dissertation
Abstracts which will be a more comprehensive index of
dissertations. We simply have to turn the access on. It is
listed on the Library Database page. If you want, I can turn on
access.
To request an interlibrary loan (ILL) of
any material, including dissertation, requires that you
determine that we do not own the material. When you determine
that, which we do not own many dissertations, you can place an
ILL request. From the Library's homepage, follow these links:
- General Information (Left Toolbar)
- Interlibrary Loan (listed in the
"Important Information of SBU Library Patrons)
- this form, (located in the last
sentence of the ILL Section)
- Fill in the data and submit
It is buried for a reason.
Question: I will be attending
the Centri Kid Camp that will be on the SBU campus during the
week of July 11-15. I am taking classes online through Fort Hays
State University and not logging on for an entire week will
drasticly effect my grade. Will it be possible for me to use
internet services in your library during this week to log into
my courses? Thank You.
Answer: The University
provides an Internet Cafe that is available for all guest to
use. It is located in the same building as the Student Union. I
believe the Student Union is the primary place that visiting
camps meet. You should be able to readily find the Cafe. When
you arrive, ask a University employee for directions.
Question: I am trying to
request the book entitled Passing the Baton: Church Planting
That Empowers (La Habra, CA: Center for Organizational and
Ministry Development, 1993). I tried to put in my name and
ID number, but I could not get it to go through. Could you help
me please? Thanks!
Answer: The key is your ID
number. Unfortunately, the SWAN catalog doesn't indicate that
the system is expecting a 7 digit ID number. It does indicate
you need to put "SBU" at the end of the number. In order for you
to get the system to recognize your account, this is the format
for your ID:
0######SBU
example: 0999999SBU
Since you have never logged into the SWAN
system, you will NOT have a pin number. Leave that field blank
and the system will ask you to enter a new pin number on the
next screen. If you need more help, you can e-mail me again or
call the Library at 328-1604. If you are calling long distance
the number is 800-743-5774. That number is answered from 8-5,
M-F.
