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What library resources can I access from home?

Last Updated: Jul 06, 2010 | 17 Views

Topics: Off Campus Access

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You can access just about everything off campus, including databases, COMCat, LibGuides and LibAnswers

Databases
You can accsess all of COM Library's databases on or off campus 24/7. To access the databases remotely, go to COM Library's Databases by Subject. Find the best databases for your subject. When you click on nay database, a login page will pop up automatically and you will have to login using your library patron # and last name. For COM students, your library patron # is your social security number.
COMCat
You can search COMCat for print book, media and eBooks on or off campus 24/7. eBooks are the only items you can actually access directly from a search off campus. You'll actually have to go to the library to check out the other items.
LibGuides
You can access all of COM Library's LibGuides on or off campus 24/7. Learn how to research papers, cite sources and much more!
LibAnswers
You can access all of COM Library's LibAnswers on or off campus 24/7. Get answers to you library questions. If the library is closed, you can still get answers to many questions. If you don't see an answer that matches your question, submit a new one and get answer soon after our next business hours.

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