Webster University--China Library Resources

Using Passports, the Webster U. Library web site, for research:

• Online databases: locate articles, books, financial data, and other types of information
• eBooks: full-length academic books that can be accessed online
• Web sites: quality Internet resources on academic subjects selected by librarians
• eReserves: Faculty may post course materials online to be accessed by students
• Turnitin plagiarism database: Faculty may use Turnitin to check for plagiarism and for peer-review activities.
• RefWorks: download citations and create bibliographies in a variety of formats

Requesting articles or book chapters:

• Articles: Check online availability first, then submit Article request form if not available online.
• Books: Check online availability first, then submit Book chapters request form if not available online.

Guides and tutorials:

• Passports Brochures/General Guides : includes a brochure specifically on services for international campuses.
• Passports Skills Video Series : brief online demonstrations on using the library's web site
• Research Guides: brief guides on searching the catalog, doing research, writing papers, etc.
• Citation Guides: helpful links for doing bibliographies in research papers
• Copyright and Fair Use Policies (Webster U.): policy statements, guidelines, sample scenarios, etc.
• Related topics may be covered in the How Do I...? section of this web site.

Getting assistance from the Webster University Library:

• Ask a Librarian email service: get research help from a librarian; service available Monday through Friday excluding holidays and other school closings.