LibGuides: Library Resources for NOVA Online Faculty & Staff: Books & Articles

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Using the library to get books and articles

All NOVA faculty, staff, and students can access the library's physical and online collections. Use the links and instructions below to get started with some common library tasks. Need help? Email online-library@nvcc.edu or use the 24/7 chat service on this page.

Off-campus access to library resources
When you click on links in this guide & the library website, you'll see a login screen. Use the credentials you use for Canvas & MyNOVA. (Tip: if you use NOVA's VPN, log off before clicking a library link)
ARTICLES: Does the library have this article?
The easiest way to check if the library has a specific article is to search Proquest Research Library, the most thorough index of our online collections.
JOURNALS/MAGAZINES: Does the library have this journal online?
Link to the library's "Find journal by title" tool, where you search for the journal then drill down until you find a specific article.
BOOKS: How to request a book from another NVCC campus
No e-book option? Watch this short (<2 minute) video tutorial on how to have a book from any campus put on hold for you at the campus of your choice.
SPECIALIZED RESOURCES: Research Guides (Libguides) by Subject
Find the research guide for your subject area and/or for your course. Don't see the guide you need? Email online-library@nvcc.edu to request it.

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