Frequently asked questions

The eight most common questions

How do I find old exams?

How do I write references?

How do I access the Library's databases and e-books?

What are ISBN, ISSN and ISRN?

How do I borrow course literature?

How do you see which journals are included in ISI Web of Science?

What is a journal's impact factor for a given year?

Where can I find a journal's impact factor?

 

Question headings

 

Bibliometrics

How do you see which journals are included in ISI Web of Science?

What is a journal's impact factor for a given year?

Where can I find a journal's impact factor?

How do I see if a journal is peer-reviewed?

How do I see an article's citations in ISI Web of Science?

How do I find relevant journals in my subject?

What do I do if I find incorrect data in a reference in ISI Web of Science?

Which other databases have information about citations?

How do I keep track of when an article is cited?

Computers and programs

How do I find a license to the software SPSS?

Where do I find a computer?

Which web browser should I use when reading e-books?

Copying

Where can I make copies in the library?

Course literature

How do I borrow course literature?

If I borrow course literature om short loan in Härnösand, can I return it in Sundsvall?

Databases

How do I access the Library's databases and e-books?

I am trying to log in to search a database but I fail. Am I doing something wrong?

I´m writing my thesis and found some good material in Cinahl. The problem is that I can only read the abstract. What am I doing wrong?

I have found two interesting articles in Svenskt Pressregister. How do I get hold of them?

I have a trainee post on Trinidad during the spring. Is it still possible for me to search the library databases?

How do I find Business Source Premier? There ought to be somewhere I can search for databases!

Distance Education Students

When I try to put a hold request on a book I do not find the alternative “Gets sent” in the pull down menu. How do I get the book sent home? I am a distance education student.

I am a distance learning student living in Singapore. Is there any way I can borrow books from Mid Sweden University Library?

I owe the library some money. What should I do to pay it?

E-books

How do I access the Library's databases and e-books?

How can I download an e-book from Ebrary?

How do I read an e-book from Ebrary on my mobile phone or tablet?

Why does only one PDF page open when I read e-books in Dawsonera?

What are my rights and obligations as a user of e-books, is there any Terms of Service?

How do I renew an e-book?

Is there a speech synthesis available for the e-books?

Can I print and copy from e-books?

How do I download a book from Dawsonera to my computer?

How do I get started with the EBSCO app on my mobile phone or tablet?

Is it possible to export references from e-books?

Is it possible for several people to access an e-book at the same time?

Which web browser should I use when reading e-books?

What program do I need to read my e-book?

Equipment

Where can I scan something?

Where do I find a computer?

Where can I buy notepads, pens, USB flash drives, stamps and other things?

Where can I make copies in the library?

I would like to borrow a headset and a webcam - is that possible?

Where do I print?

How do I refill my printout account?

Is there a telephone I can use?

Finding journal articles

What are ISBN, ISSN and ISRN?

What is a Scientific article (Scholarly paper)?

I am trying to log in to search a database but I fail. Am I doing something wrong?

I would like to order an article but I would like to know how much this will cost me?

I´m writing my thesis and found some good material in Cinahl. The problem is that I can only read the abstract. What am I doing wrong?

I have a trainee post on Trinidad during the spring. Is it still possible for me to search the library databases?

Group rooms and premises

I need to reserve a study room for 5 persons in the library. Where do I find the booking schedule?

Where do I find a locker?

Inter Library Loan

The book that I need is not available at the library. How can I get it?

Loans

The book that I need is not available at the library. How can I get it?

I would like to order an article but I would like to know how much this will cost me?

When I try to put a hold request on a book I do not find the alternative “Gets sent” in the pull down menu. How do I get the book sent home? I am a distance education student.

I am a distance learning student living in Singapore. Is there any way I can borrow books from Mid Sweden University Library?

How do I find a license to the software SPSS?

If I borrow course literature om short loan in Härnösand, can I return it in Sundsvall?

If I borrow books in Östersund, can I return them in Sundsvall?

I owe the library some money. What should I do to pay it?

Old undergraduate theses and essays

How do I find old exams?

How do I find undergraduate theses and essays?

Open hours

What are the opening hours for the library?

What are the opening hours for the entrance?

Primo - Find books, articles and journals

Do I find e-books in Primo?

Can I search journals in Primo?

How do I search dissertations in Primo?

Can I search ISBN in Primo?

When is Primo updated with new content?

References

How do I write references?

Is it possible to export references from e-books?

Search books

What are ISBN, ISSN and ISRN?

The book that I need is not available at the library. How can I get it?

The Library Catalogue

The book that I need is not available at the library. How can I get it?

When I try to put a hold request on a book I do not find the alternative “Gets sent” in the pull down menu. How do I get the book sent home? I am a distance education student.

I'm in line for a book but I don't need it any longer. How do I remove my request?

The registration of publications in DiVA

What are ISBN, ISSN and ISRN?

How do I register a publication in DiVA?