Requesting Journal & Magazine Articles Using the FirstSearch Databases

If you need your Username & Password - This is the same as your Trinity email Username/Password.  If you don't know it, please contact Information Technology at 847-317-8175 or email ithelpdesk@tiu.edu.

1. You can access any of the FirstSearch Database from the list of FirstSearch Databases.
   
2. Once you have completed a search and found an item, make sure that Trinity does not own the item.
• Items owned by Trinity will have this icon TRINITY INT UNIV
• You will want to double check that the issue you want is on the shelf.  You can do this by Clicking on:
•  Search the catalog at Rolfing Library of TIU
3. If you want to later check on items you've requested through Interlibrary Loan, see the instructions for setting up "My Account."
4. While in the Detailed record for the item you want to order, under "Method to Get Item ” click on the Interlibrary Loan button .
5. If you are logged in to your Account, it should populate the form.  Otherwise, fill in your information.
• Not Needed After: YYYYMMDD (You must fill this in with a date in the proper format YearMonthDay. This date determines how long your request will remain active and has nothing to do with how quickly you receive it.  Give the latest possible date you can still make use of the material.)
• Maximum Cost: (You may fill in an amount if you know you are willing to pay for books, otherwise leave this blank and we will contact you IF there is a charge.)
• Comments: Please indicate if you can use another edition. Also, if the book is owned by Trinity but is "Lost" or "Missing" let us know that in this box.
6. To send, click on [Submit].