RESEARCH
The Ort Library provides you with a variety of resources, tools
Jump to:
- Getting assistance with research
- Finding articles, books & more with OneSearch
- Finding books, videos, and more with Catalog USMAI
- Finding specific databases with A-Z Databases
- Finding online journals and magazines with Journal Search
- Using Google Scholar
- Using Subject and Course Guides
- Requesting Materials Not In The Lewis J. Ort Library
- Citing
- Resources for Online/Distance Education Student
Getting assistance with research
Reference Librarians are here to help you! Get help in-person at the reference desk, by appointment, telephone, email, and online chat. Learn more about our research services on our guide to Library Research Tools and Assistance
Finding articles, Books & more with OneSearch
OneSearch searches across the Ort Library's resources and collections. It brings together article databases, the library catalog, and e-books, as well as other online resources provided by the library all with a single search. Search results also include books from other Maryland academic libraries which may be requested for delivery to Frostburg.
Learn more about OneSearch on our guide to library research tools.
Finding books, videos, and more with CATALOG USMAI
Catalog USMAI is the catalog for the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions, a consortium of eighteen academic libraries in Maryland. Catalog USMAI is a combined database of all items in these library collections
Search Catalog USMAI (Frostburg only).
Search Catalog USMAI (All Libraries).
Learn more about Catalog USMAI on our guide to library research tools.
Finding specific databases with A-Z DATABASES
Locate one of approximately 85 individual research databases available to the Frostburg State University community in this alphabetical list. You may also view the databases according to
Learn more about our individual databases on our guide to library research tools.
Finding online journals and magazines with Journal Search
Journal Search lets you check on the availability of online journals, magazines, and newspapers.
Learn more about Journal Search on our guide to library research tools.
Using Google Scholar
Google Scholar lets you search for scholarly articles using the familiar Google search engine.
Visit Google Scholar.
Learn more about Google Scholar, including how to link your Google account to Ort Library on our guide to library research tools.
Using Subject and Course Guides
Subject Guides and Course Guides are customized web pages created for specific subjects or classes at FSU. Subject guides will provide links to recommended databases and other resources for a variety of subject areas. Course guides are created for specific classes.
Requesting materials not in the Lewis J. Ort Library
Students, Faculty & Staff may request material from other libraries. To learn more about requesting materials
Citing
Find resources to help you format your works cited / reference list in a variety of styles in the Citing Help Guide.
Resources for Online/Distance Education Students
For information on how to obtain research help or access library resources, please visit the Resources for Distance Students guide.
OFF CAMPUS ACCESS
To access databases, journals, and other online resources while off campus, use your 14-digit library barcode number and your last name to