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Drexel Libraries Student Orientation Guide

Online Resources

Need information for coursework or a research project? 

DragonSearch is our online search tool that connects you to our online catalog. Use it to find books, journal articles, databases, DVDs and streaming videos, and anything else in the Drexel Libraries collections. Use the search box on our website or use these links to search for different types of resources:

 

 

 

 

 

Use LibKey Nomad for Easy Access to Library Resources

LibKey Nomad is a free browser extension provided by the Libraries that makes it even easier to access resources as you find them online.LibKey Nomad logo

LibKey Nomad searches webpages you’re viewing for scholarly citations. If it finds a citation, you’ll see a button that will connect you to the full-text article, if its available through the Libraries. 

Visit our resource guide for additional information and instructions on downloading the LibKey Nomad browser extension. 

Subject Guides

We have hundreds of subject guides on just as many topics!

From career guides to resources for specific courses (like English 101 and English 102), to guides on wellnessdiversity and heritage month celebrations, there's lots to discover. Browse or search our guides to find resources you'll need for classes, co-op, and independent learning.
 

Print Resources

The W. W. Hagerty Library is home to our physical collection, which includes fiction, non-fiction, youth and children's books, and DVDs. Stop by and browse the stacks whenever the library is open!

You'll also find the Drexel University Archives on the lower level of the library.

      

Loan Periods

Loan periods for physical items vary by type of material:

  • Books: 28 days; 6 months for faculty & grad students
  • DVDs: 14 days
  • Laptops: 5 hours
  • Course reserves items: typically 3 hours (varies)

Most library items can be renewed online using your Drexel ID and password. Simply log in to “My Library Account” on our website to renew only. Or, call or visit the service desk at the W. W. Hagerty Library to talk to a Libraries staff member in person. 

For more information about loan periods, visit our website or contact libassist@drexel.libanswers.com

Borrow Materials from Other Libraries

Can't find something via the Drexel Libraries? You can borrow books, journal articles, and other materials from nearby libraries using our resource sharing services.

  • Borrow print materials using EZBorrow
     
  • Request digital copies of journal articles and book chapters outside the Drexel Libraries’ owned and licensed collections through our interlibrary loan service, ILLIAD.

Visit our website to learn more about interlibrary loan.