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Using the Library During Closures

This guide provides resources and information for using Library resources to continue making academic progress along with leisure resources during periods of campus closure.

Research

The Library makes available over 30 research databases, including EBSCOhost, Nexis Uni, Oxford Art Online, and Westar Music. Online databases have been carefully chosen to suit your academic research needs and to support the array of degree programs at the University. These databases contain an enormous collection of information from many sources that are not freely available on the web. Descriptions of the databases are located on Full Sail Library Research Databases page.

In addition to the subscription databases, you have access to numerous other reputable and authoritative databases from external agencies and institutions. Use the A-Z Database List in the Quick Links section of this page.

Accessing Research Databases OFF-CAMPUS

If you're attempting to access the Library's research databases from Off-Campus, use the following steps:

  1. Access the Library's server at https://oclc.fullsail.edu
  2. When prompted enter your Full Sail credentials (Full Sail email and password)
  3. When the research database menu loads, select the database you want to use.
  4. You will be automatically logged into the database, and will not be required to enter any additional credentials or registration codes.

Tips

  • Databases are optimized for use with Google Chrome.
  • If you are staff or instructor, Disconnect your VPN client when using the databases from off-campus to avoid login issues.

How to Set Up Personal Profiles

While you are not required to set up a personal account for EBSCOhost for using the databases, you will be required to have one if you choose to download eBooks or audiobooks from the EBSCOhost collections. The personal account provides you with additional tools to personalize your search experience.

  1. Access EBSCOhost from off-campus using https://oclc.fullsail.edu and enter your Full Sail credentials (email and password).
  2. When the menu loads select: EBSCOhost > EBSCOhost - Students Search Here First
  3. Click on the Sign In link in the upper right side of the black menu bar.
  4. When the login screen opens, scroll down to the bottom and click on "Don't have an account? Create one now"
  5. You may use either your Google login credentials or your Full Sail credentials to establish your account.
  6. Fill in the blanks on the Create Account screen following the guidelines to create a strong password.
  7. Read and accept the Personal Data Retention and Usage Policy by checking the Yes box.
  8. When you've completed filling in all of your information, click on the Continue button.
  9. For future use, you will be able to Sign Into your personal account after you have accessed the databases through the Library Research Databases pages.

 

You are not required to set up a personal account for using the Nexis Uni database. The personal account provides you with additional tools to personalize your search experience, including saving and annotating documents and saving your search history.

  1. Access Nexis Uni from off-campus using https://oclc.fullsail.edu and enter your Full Sail credentials (email and password).
  2. When the menu loads select: Nexis Uni
  3. When the search interface loads click on the Sign In/Register link in the upper right side.
  4. From the right side of the screen - "Not Registered With Us?" - click on the "Create a profile now" button.
  5. Fill in the blanks on the Registration screen and click on the Submit button.
  6. Follow the guidelines for establishing a strong password and setting up your security questions.
  7. Submit your responses.
  8. For future use, you will be able to Sign Into your personal account after you have accessed the databases through the Library Research Databases pages.

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