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Frequently Asked Questions: Home

This resource answers frequently asked questions about using the library online.

How do I access Library databases from home?

1. Go to the Thurgood Marshall Library website and select the E-Resource page from the submenu. 

 

2. Select A-Z Databases from the list on the page.

 

3. Select a database from the alphabetically ordered list. You will find a series of drop-down boxes to filter the databases according to your needs. 

 

3. Use your BSU login to continue. 

A-Z Databases SSO login

 

How Do I find and checkout eBooks?

A: The library subscribes to two major ebook providers. There are many ebooks available to check out.

Please consult the e-Books at Bowie State libguide to learn how to access and check out.

Also, see the Free Academic E-Books (Open Access) to find more. The National Emergency Library is a collection of books that supports emergency remote teaching, research activities, independent scholarship.

How do I find an article?

Use BSU Discoveryor select a database from A-Z Databases

*A-Z Databases Quick Guide

For finding a specific journal article, a journal or book by citation information, use Fetch Items (Citation Linker)