RESEARCH
The Ort Library provides you with a variety of resources, tools
Jump to:
- Getting assistance with research
- Finding articles, books & more with SearchCat
- Finding specific databases with A-Z Databases
- Finding online journals and magazines with Journal Search
- Using Google Scholar
- Using Subject and Course Guides
- Requesting Materials Not In The Lewis J. Ort Library
- Citing
- Resources for Online/Distance Education Student
Getting assistance with research
Reference Librarians are here to help you! Get help in-person at the reference desk, by appointment, telephone, email, and online chat at https://libguides.frostburg.edu/ask.
Finding articles, Books & more with SearchCat
SearchCat searches across the Ort Library's resources and collections. It brings together article databases, the library catalog, and e-books, as well as other online resources provided by the library all with a single search. Search results also include books from other Maryland academic libraries which may be requested for delivery to Frostburg.
Finding specific databases with A-Z Databases
Locate one of approximately 85 individual research databases available to the Frostburg State University community in this alphabetical list. You may also view the databases according to
Finding online journals and magazines with Journal Search
Journal Search lets you check on the availability of online journals, magazines, and newspapers.
Using Google Scholar
Google Scholar lets you search for scholarly articles using the familiar Google search engine.
Visit Google Scholar.
Using Subject and Course Guides
Subject Guides and Course Guides are customized web pages created for specific subjects or classes at FSU. Subject guides will provide links to recommended databases and other resources for a variety of subject areas. Course guides are created for specific classes.
Requesting materials not in the Lewis J. Ort Library
Students, Faculty & Staff may request material from other libraries. Learn more about requesting materials
Citing
Find resources to help you format your works cited / reference list in a variety of styles.
Resources for Online/Distance Education Students
For information on how to obtain research help or access library resources, please visit the Resources for Distance Students guide.
Off Campus Access
To access databases, journals, and other online resources while off campus, use your FSU username/password credentials.