REMOTE ACCESS TO LIBRARY RESOURCES:
In order to access the Library's electronic resources from an off-campus computer, you need to set up Virtual Private Network (VPN) access.
To get immediate help, use the Library’s Ask-Us-Now page which has recently been redesigned in light of the critical need for online and timely information.
Additional tips for optimal connectivity:
1. Please make sure you have downloaded the VPN client and have it set for 2-Step Secured allthruUCSD. See the necessary directions/links here. To make sure you have properly set up your VPN, test it here. If possible, make sure you also set up Duo Two-Step Login (instructions and help here).
2. Please make sure you are using the best browser for your particular computer. Unless you are using an actual PC, you probably need to use the most native browser to that system -- such as Safari for Apple, Microsoft Edge for a Surface Pro, and Chrome for a Chromebook.
REQUEST A NEW LIBRARY ACQUISITION:
I am very happy to try to acquire print or e-versions of desired materials, including high-use materials assigned in classes. IF YOU KNOW OF TITLES YOU WANT – ESPECIALLY EBOOKS TO INCREASE ACCESS RIGHT NOW -- please email me directly! Likewise, our Film Librarian is very busy working to acquire online (streamable) versions of films. If you need these materials for course use, please submit through Course Reserves.
For less urgent requests -- or to ensure that I will receive 2 messages about the item, use the Recommend a Purchase Form.
USING UC LIBRARY SEARCH
Using UC Library Search (which combines the UC-Wide and UC-Specific library catalogs) to find books, articles, and other resources is explored in more depth on other tabs/pages of this guide, such as use to Beginning Your Research in Latin American Studies (especially the information regarding Search Strategies found by scrolling down to the bottom of the page) and Finding Books.
For learning or practicing Spanish, Portuguese and some other Latin American Languages, Mango Languages, offered via the UCSD LInguistics Department is a great online resource.
Additional Research Guides which are particularly helpful for their subject content or given the focus on virtual services and tools at this time include:
Data Science and Data Services
GIS & Geospatial Technologies, which provides GIS tutorials, data, books, course-specific GIS guides and other geospatial related information that might be of interest and access to our GIS Librarian, Amy Work.
Film, Video and Streaming Collections, which provides significant information about accessing streaming film content and using it in instruction
Copyright (including page on Copyright in Times of Crisis: Covid-19)
Additional Research Guides which are particularly helpful given the focus on virtual services and tools at this time include:
Copyright (including page on Copyright in Times of Crisis: Covid-19)
For the safety and wellbeing of our community, Geisel Library and WongAvery Library are closed effective Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice.
Two very important links (and good places to start) in learning about and using Library Services at this time include:
Our COVID-19 Information page, which is updated as necessary to reflect ongoing service changes. Access UCSD-wide news here.
Our “Ask Us” Page, where you can contact a Librarian via chat, email , find your subject specialist, access guides by user group (visitors, grad Students, faculty, etc.): https://library.ucsd.edu/ask-us/index.html
Remote Access to Library Resources: In order to access the Library's electronic resources -- including the UC-Wide Catalog (Melvyl) -- from an off-campus computer, you need to set up Virtual Private Network (VPN) access.
Additional tips for optimal connectivity:
1. Please make sure you have downloaded the VPN client and have it set for allthruUCSD, See the necessary directions/links here. To make sure you have properly set up your VPN, test it here. If possible, make sure you also set up Duo Two-Step Login (instructions and help here).
2. Please make sure you are using the best browser for your particular computer. Unless you are using an actual PC, you probably need to use the most native browser to that system -- such as Safari for Apple, Microsoft Edge for a Surface Pro, and Chrome for a Chromebook.
Click HERE to access to a document highlighting key methods and resources for conducting research in upper-division undergraduate and graduate Arts & Humanities and Social Science Subject Areas.
