Getting Started
9. Kimbel Library Resources
OUR COLLECTIONS
Kimbel Library owns thousands of print books and DVDs. In addition, the library subscribes to over 300 online databases, consisting of e-books, journal and newspaper articles, and streaming videos, all of which are accessible 24/7.
Find Online Books, Articles, Videos and More
OneSearch: Many of Kimbel Library's databases can be found via a single search query in Kimbel Library OneSearch, located on the library’s homepage.
Type your keywords in the search box and click “Search” to view your results. Your results will display in a new tab beneath the Advanced Search box. Be sure to sign in using your CCU authentication in order to view all results.
Under "Source Type" in the menu at the left, you can limit your results to journal or newspaper articles, books, newspapers, videos, and more. Under “Availability,” also in the menu at the lift, you can limit to items that are available online.
For physical books and DVDs, a “Get It” category will be displayed in place of “View Online.” The call number and status (available, checked out, etc.) is located here.
Watch the following videos for additional information about OneSearch:
Learn how to refine your search and view full text articles in OneSearch.
OneSearch: Searching for Books and Videos in the Library Catalog (2:01)
This tutorial demonstrates how to search for books and videos, refine your search results, locate physical items in Kimbel Library and access online resources.
How to use the email, citation, print, and citation manager tools in OneSearch.
Login to your library account to use the library’s catalog to request books you would like to borrow from the library. You’ll receive an email when they are ready to pick up.
Databases A-Z: Search discipline-specific databases by clicking the Databases A-Z tab above the OneSearch box on the library’s homepage.
Then choose a specific database via the “Browse All Databases” link or the “Browse Databases by Subject” link. You will need to enter your Coastal username and password in order to access these databases from off-campus. To learn more, watch Databases A-Z: Search in Select Library Databases (1:51)
You may prefer to use Google Scholar for your research. In that case, be sure to update your Google Scholar settings so you can access the full-text articles that Kimbel Library subscribes to. To learn more, watch Syncing Kimbel Library’s Databases with Google Scholar (1:01)
Borrow Equipment
Camcorders, digital cameras, memory card readers, mini projectors, voice recorders, webcams are available from the library. Stop by or contact the library for up-to-date information.
COURSE RESERVES
Your professors can request that Kimbel Library purchase an electronic copy of course texts for student use. If an electronic version is not available, your professor can submit a digitization request to have a portion of your textbook scanned. Contact the library to find out if the books you need are available online. If not, consider asking your professor to request chapter digitization.
BORROWING FROM OTHER LIBRARIES
If you would like to borrow a book, article or DVD that isn’t available in Kimbel Library, you can get it from another library. For books, search PASCAL and place your request online. If a book isn’t available from PASCAL or if you need an article, use interlibrary loan (ILL). You will be notified via email when these items arrive. Books can be picked up at the circulation desk and articles will be available online when you log into your ILL account.
Watch the following videos for additional information about borrowing from other libraries:
Learn how to request items that Kimbel Library does not own.
Learn how to request books and other items from libraries throughout South Carolina with PASCAL Delivers.
ASK THE LIBRARY
Request research assistance via chat, email, or phone from the Ask the Library webpage. You can also schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian, either virtually or in the library, about your research.