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New Database: Swank Digital Campus

The library has a new resource. Students, faculty, and staff can steam movies. We have 25 titles right now and more will be added as faculty request specific titles for use in their courses. These licensed movies are available to all library patrons but only faculty can request specific titles. Start streaming today!

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Access to streaming movies for academic use, obtained through Swank Digital Campus. Swank partners with major Hollywood studios, documentary providers, independent filmmakers and international film companies to provide a diverse library of resources.

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Popular Databases

Don't know where to begin? These databases are great starting points.

EBSCOhost databases (like Academic Search Complete) have a new look. Use this link, to access a tutorial.

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
This is the most comprehensive database available at the library is the best starting place for any research project. It includes many full-text (searchable PDF) academic journal, magazine, and news articles. It is also interlinked with other library databases and subscriptions for seamless access to any full-text available at the library. While most articles are full text some might be citation only, just click on the Get It @ MSU icon and complete the form. All requested articles will be delivered via email.
America's News This link opens in a new window
News of local interest happens everywhere, from small towns to big cities across the United States. America's News provides access to information on people, issues and events in the local area and around the country. This comprehensive resource offers hundreds of millions of current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide in a single, fully searchable online database. It includes the electronic editions of more than 3,000 U.S. news sources with more than 79% of these sources not available in any other library database.
Points of View Reference Source This link opens in a new window
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can helps you assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

Chronicle of Higher Education

Mayville State students, faculty, and staff now have access to the Chronicle of Higher Education. While on campus, you can access articles directly from their website. You can also login to the website using the link below while off-campus and you can also create a free account using your MSU email address.

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An American newspaper and website that presents news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty and student affairs professionals, including staff members and administrators. (Wikipedia)
MSU students, faculty, and staff can register for a free account using their MSU email.

Off-Campus Access to Resources

You can access library resources off-campus by logging in with your North Dakota University System (NDUS) username and password. This is the same username and password you use to access Campus Connection and Blackboard. When you click on a library database that requires you to log in, it will redirect you to the screens below. Once you have logged in successfully you will be taken to your original request.

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New Database: Swank Digital Campus

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