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Library Orientation: Self-Guided Stations

Station #1

Portal

 - Bookmark it

 - subscriptions

 - library hours

 - contact information

 - overview of physical space - reserve a room

 - levels - general lay out

reach a librarian

breadcrumbs

Overview of search options

how to borrow books

add librarians to the about page

 

Navigating the US Digital Portal

The US Digital Portal is Cox Library's home page. You can use it to search for books and other resources, access digital publications and study tools, and find information about the library's staff and opening hours.

  1. Visit the US Digital Portal on your school computer.
  2. Bookmark the page in your browser. (To create a new bookmark, press Ctrl + D or click the star icon on your browser's address bar.)

You can access more than just books through Cox Library! Take a look at the digital publications the library offers and sign up for a subscription.

  1. Find the "Browse" section on the Portal. 
  2. Click the link to Access Digital Publications.
  3. Follow the directions in the document to sign in to one of the offered publications.

The Portal gives you information about when you can be in Cox Library and the different people you'll meet there.

  1. On the bottom of the page, look for a section titled "Contact Information & Library Hours." You can email cox_library@milton.edu if you ever have a question about finding a book, mastering research tools, or using the library space.
  2. Find the "At the Library" section. 
  3. Follow the "About the Library" link. This page lists library policy and expectations, names and photos of the librarians, and how to reserve the Cafferty Room for independent or small group work.