The Library Homepage
There are numerous ways to locate the library homepage.
- Google: SC4 Library
- Type the library URL in your browser address bar: sc4.edu/library OR esearch.sc4.edu
- Click on the SC4 Library link in the SC4 Portal
Navigating the library homepage
The format of the library homepage may vary depending on whether you are using your laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
Hours
Fall and winter semester regular hours are listed in the right-hand column if you are using a laptop or tablet. For hours that may differ from the regular schedule, such as during spring break, check the complete calendar.
Contact the Library
You can contact the library in person, by phone, email, text, or 24/7 chat.
Chat with a Librarian
The chat with a librarian button provides immediate access to an academic librarian 24/7. We cover the "virtual reference desk" in collaboration with over 400 colleges and universities across the country, so you may not be chatting with an SC4 librarian.
Tutoring
This button provides direct links to in-person and online tutoring help.
Research Guides
Research Guides offer help on searching different topics. More information about the guides will be given later in this information literacy program.
Interlibrary Loan
If the SC4 library does not have a particular article or book you need, we can request it from another library through interlibrary loan.
OneSearch
Search all 200+ of the library databases at once using OneSearch. You can easily narrow your results to peer-reviewed materials, books, academic videos, etc. Using OneSearch is covered in a later section of this information literacy program.
Databases A to Z
If you know exactly which database you would like to search, you can find it here.
Library Catalog
The library catalog lists the print books available in the library. Print books are also indexed in OneSearch.
Advanced Search
The advanced search link offers various ways to narrow your results in OneSearch.
