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Welcome to University Libraries! This guide is designed to provide an overview of our resources for graduate students. Be sure to check out our other research guides to find information on resources specific to your discipline, and find your liaison for specialized research help.
Finding Resources at the University of Alabama Libraries
Wondering how to access the library resources you need? Start here with this overview of the key research tools available on the University Libraries website! Find out about our all-in-one search tool, Scout, and learn about specialized tools like Databases and E-Journals that will connect you with the information you need for your assignments and research.
Useful Library Links
Accessing Resources
- Scout This link opens in a new window
The University of Alabama's discovery service, searching content from hundreds of electronic databases, print resources from our library catalog, ebooks, videos, news and more.
- Lean Library This link opens in a new window
A browser extension that works with UA Libraries' systems to give you seamless access when working away from campus. Once downloaded, you’ll be alerted via a pop-up message if you are looking for something that University Libraries can give you access to, including articles, eBooks, and other subscriptions. Directs you to an open access version of what you are looking for if it exists elsewhere or to interlibrary loan if it's not in our collection.
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL)Request items from other libraries to be sent to UA for you to borrow.
- A-Z DatabasesFollow this link to find and search in other databases specific to your subject.
Using the Library
- How do I...? A Guide for New Library UsersVisit this guide for general help on doing research at UA Libraries.
- Frequently Asked QuestionsSearch or browse to find answers to many of your questions about using the library.
- Report a Login ProblemIf you have a problem accessing electronic library resources, filling out this form is the fastest way to have your issue resolved.