Frequently Asked Questions
1. Q. I want to use EBSCOhost from home! Can I access the Eastern University databases from off campus?
A. You need a MyAthens account. Contact the Reference Desk at Warner Library, reference1777@eastern.edu or call the library at 610-341-1777. Be prepared to provide your Eastern University e-mail address and Eastern ID number.
2. Q. Can I find out which journals are available through the Library?
A. You can see a listing of journal titles by using the A to Z Journal List link, available throughout the Website. This lists full-text journals available online, as well as journals found in print or on microfiche and microfilm in Warner Memorial Library.
3. Q. What are the operating hours for Eastern University Libraries?
A. The operating hours for Eastern University Libraries varies by the different locales. You can see a listing of hours for each library at the Hours link on the website.
4. Q. Where can I find information on "how to use" or "how to search using" Library databases?
A. Follow the link found on the Libraries' website under "Resources" which reads Guides and Tutorials. Here you will find links to tutorials and other guides for using the Library databases.
5. Q. Is there a list of the databases available through the Library's website?
A. Visit the "Databases" link found on the left-side menu.
6. Q. How do I find books, videos, and other items available at the Eastern University Libraries?
A. Visit the "Books" link found on the left-side menu.
7. Q. How long do books and other items circulate?
A. This varies by Library. Check the links under "About Eastern University Libraries" found throughout the Libraries' website.
8. Q. Do overdue items accrue fines?
A. There are no fines for overdue materials for the Helen Craymer Curriculum Lab. Warner Memorial Library will fine patrons with overdue materials. Check the information under "Circulation" found on the Library website to see the policy.
9. Q. I'm writing a paper for a history class, how do I cite articles I find in the full-text databases?
A. Check the Citation Guides found in the Library's Libguides, or create RefWorks account. You can learn about RefWorks at http://libguides.eastern.edu/refworks.
