Business Library Research Guides: Getting Started Online: Home

Description: Library Resources

Access library services from off campus with the tools below.
Learn about other online learning resources with the tabs on the left.

Research Guides
Not sure which database to search for information on your topic? Use Research Guides to find suggested resources. Online resources include SMU databases and outside websites. Print resources include books and journals.
Did you know? The Business Library link on the left in Canvas business courses takes you to a helpful guide for each course.

Library Search
Want to see what SMU has on your topic? Use Library Search. One simple search interface for a wide range of library resources, such as books, scholarly journals, newspaper articles, e-books, dissertations, conference proceedings, and numerous academic databases.
Tutorial: Learn how to use Library Search

Business Databases
Know which database you're looking for? Use this alphabetical list to quickly find it. Log in with your 8-digit SMU ID and password to access the database.
SMU Databases
Need to do some research in a connected field, such as law, theology, data sciences? Look at the larger list of databases available to SMU students. Log in with your 8-digit SMU ID and password to access the database.
Document Delivery
Need access to a print book chapter or article that SMU owns but can't make it campus? Use Document Delivery. Log in with your 8-digit SMU ID and password. Select the type of item you need and submit the required information.
Book/Movie Delivery
Need to read an entire print book or watch a movie that isn't available via streaming? Use Book/Movie Delivery. Complete the form with the required information to request the item.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Looking for a book, article or some other item SMU doesn't have? Use Interlibrary Loan. Log in with your 8-digit SMU ID and password. Select the type of item you need and submit the required information.

Database Access

Restricted: Only current SMU students, faculty, & staff. Certificate students and alumni do not have permission to use these resources.

EZ: Off-campus access using 8-digit SMU ID & password. Access these databases - anytime, anywhere.

In Library Only: Accessible only on Business Library computers and are not accessible via wireless connections. A valid SMU ID should be presented to receive a placard that must be displayed while using the computer.

Request an Online Business Library Workshop

As an online student, you can request on demand online workshops throughout the semester, if there are a few classmates interested in the same session. Just contact us to get your session scheduled!

Librarian

Gayle Freeman-Staggs

Subjects: Citation Help, Energy, Online Resources

Getting Started Online

Description: Library Resources

Database Access

Request an Online Business Library Workshop

Librarian

Business Library Workshops