Subject Guide
Off Campus Access to Databases
When using library resources off campus, the system prompts for your Ohio Northern University username and password
- When prompted for your username, type your ONU username.
- Your password is the same password you use to sign into your ONU email.
Please contact reference@onu.edu with any questions.
Databases - Best Bets
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Compendex 1884-present This link opens in a new windowCitations for journal articles covering all areas of engineering.
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Computer Source This link opens in a new window
Articles on information and trends in technology.
This database and its contents may not be used in combination with an artificial intelligence tool (including to train an algorithm, test, process, analyse, generate output and/or develop any form of artificial intelligence tool). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Authorized Users may use, transmit, view, or store the content or outputs from the Database, Services, or econtent in any software tools and/or systems that may have artificial intelligence tools running therein. Please contact the library with questions.
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Computers & Applied Sciences Complete This link opens in a new window
Articles from academic journals and other publications covering the research and development spectrum of the computing and applied sciences disciplines.
This database and its contents may not be used in combination with an artificial intelligence tool (including to train an algorithm, test, process, analyse, generate output and/or develop any form of artificial intelligence tool). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Authorized Users may use, transmit, view, or store the content or outputs from the Database, Services, or econtent in any software tools and/or systems that may have artificial intelligence tools running therein. Please contact the library with questions.
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O’Reilly Online Learning This link opens in a new window
Ebooks, guided tutorials, and videos on a wide array of subjects and fields of study, with special focus on computer science, IT, and engineering.
Creating an EBSCO Account
As part of our EBSCO databases, users can create an account to save searches. In order to utilize this feature, you'll first need an EBSCO account. The instructions below will guide you through the process of creating an account:
- From the EBSCO database of your choice, select the MyEBSCO link at the top of the page and click Create an Account.
- Fill out the required information. It is not required to use your ONU email address, but it is recommended.
- Press the Create Account button once you've successfully entered your information. If you cannot select the button, double check that you've entered your information correctly and that you've read and agreed to the EBSCO Privacy Policy by check marking the box next to it.
- Once you've finished entering your information, you'll be able to log into your EBSCO account.