GCLIS: FAQ

Dear Patron,

I understand that you're having trouble navigating our online library resources. Let's work through this together!

Here's a breakdown of our main online tools:

• UWIlinC available here : This is our primary online library catalog, where you can search for books, articles, and other resources. https://global.uwi.edu/library/research/uwilinc
• Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC): This is another way to search for library materials.

Guides and Tutorials locatedd here- https://global.uwi.edu/library/research/guides-tutorials : We have a variety of guides and tutorials available to help you use our online resources effectively. Here are some that might be helpful:

• Accessing UWI Thesis: This guide will show you how to access UWI theses.
• Conducting a Basic Search in UWIlinC: This guide will walk you through the basics of searching our online catalog.
• Downloading eBooks: We have guides for downloading eBooks from ProQuest and EBSCOhost.
• Citation Tools: These guides will help you with formatting citations and bibliographies.
• Evaluating Sources: This guide will teach you how to assess the quality of your sources.
• Formatting the Research Paper APA: This guide will help you format your research paper according to APA style.
• Guide to Database Searching: This guide will provide tips for searching databases effectively. It is available here: 
• Hold Request in UWIlinC: This guide will show you how to place a hold on a book that is currently checked out.
• How to Access Full Text via UWIlinC: This guide will help you access the full text of articles and other resources.
• Introduction to In-text Citation APA 7th Edition: This guide will introduce you to in-text citation in APA style.
• Introduction to Referencing APA 7th Edition: This guide will introduce you to referencing in APA style.
• LibGuides from Other UWI Campuses: These guides may be helpful for specific subjects or areas of study.
• The UWI Thesis Guide: This guide provides information about UWI theses.
• UWI Libraries Guidelines for Using Digital Content: This guide outlines the rules for using digital content from the library.
• Past examination papers can be found here - https://global.uwi.edu/library/collections/past-examination-papers: This resource contains past exam papers for various courses.