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Electronic Resources

The Electronic Resources unit of Technical Services is charged with the responsibility of effectively implementing and managing WSU Libraries' electronic resources. If you're having issues accessing resources- contact me at this link.

Article Linking Tool Create a link to an article from a library subscribed e-resource for use in BlackBoard, web pages, and handouts.
Current Trials See what trials are currently being held
License Terms Definitions A guide to understanding the licensing terms used in the "Terms of Use" information is located in the E-Journal Portal.
E-Resource Troubleshooting Tips  Some helpful tips when having difficulty accessing e-resources.
E-Resource Troubleshooting Form Report a problem that you have encountered with an electronic resource.
360 Link Tutorial Learn about 360 Link, the Libraries OpenURL link resolver.
Digital Resources Usage Dashboard  A breakdown of usage of Wichita State University library licensed content in COUNTER format.

System & Services Status

EBSCO Scheduled Maintenance Notice

February 21, 2025: 

EBSCO will perform scheduled maintenance on EBSCO's New User Interfaces on Monday, February 24th, starting at 11:30 PM CST and it is expected to be completed in approximately 3 hours. During the maintenance window, users may experience issues accessing EBSCO's New User Interfaces. Issues should resolve in a matter of minutes. We apologize for any inconvenience this scheduled maintenance may cause.

Smartsearch Access Issues

February 11, 2025: A bug in the recent software update caused Smartsearch to be inundated with non-full text articles, book chapters and other resources. You may receive confusing messages regarding access to research materials in Smartsearch search results, and when linking from other databases using open URL linking. We apologize for any inconvenience that this software bug may cause.

While this situation is not ideal, we understand research must continue. Here are some things you can try if you run into this issue:

1. When following a broken link from Smartsearch, use the Databases A-Z list to search the requested platform directly for your requested article. 

2. Try to find the journal title via the E-Journal portal

3. Search the library catalog for book, journal or streaming video title. 

4. Try Google Scholar!

5. If you haven't been able to find your requested resource, request it from another library via Interlibrary Loan

 

Update February 12, 2025: Links in Smartsearch still display full-text access for non-access collections affected by the software bug, but following affected links will result in a No Results window. This menu will provide access to helpful links to continue search in the library catalog, Google Scholar or request item via ILL.

 

E-Collection News

Cancellations

Streaming Film

 Neurotypical (Kanopy)- access ends 5/6/2024

SWANK titles:

A Million Miles Away (2023)

Back to the Future (1985)
Barbie (2023)
Battleground (1949)
Bride & Prejudice (2004)
Dracula (1931)
Emma (2020)
Erin Brockovich (2000)
Ex Machina (2015)
Gattaca (1997)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
In the Name of the Father (1993)
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994)
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
Namiya (2018)
Past Lives (2023)
Philadelphia (1993)
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Sicko (2007)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
The Color Purple (1985)
The Holdovers (2023)
The King's Speech (2010)
The Lost King (2022)
Three Kings (1999)

Databases: 

Book Review Digest- access ends 6/30/24

Biography Reference Bank- access ends 6/30/24

GeoRef- access ends 6/30/24

Women's Studies International- access ends 6/30/24

Design and Applied Arts Index (DAAI)- access ends 8/31/24

America History and Life- access ends 9/30/24

EconLit- access ends 12/31/24

Ergonomics Abstracts- access ends 12/31/24

BioOne Complete- access ends 12/31/24

New

Streaming Films

Blackkklansman (2018) via SWANK

 

Changes

Databases

American Antiquitarian Society Series 1-5 content is now hosted by Gale.

Mergent Online will be replaced by Mergent Market Atlas in Summer of 2025. 

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