Subject Guides: Student Resources: Library Resources

Library Resources

Research & Course Guides
Find resource help by Subject or Course, as well as helpful guides regarding other Library tools and resources.

Finding Articles

Millions of free articles are available to USM students in our databases.
Click on the Databases link below. If you aren't sure where to begin, journals
start with Academic Search Complete.
You can limit your search to scholarly articles, full-text, & more.
Contact us or stop in, if you need assistance.

Databases A-Z
A list and description of all of our databases. Use the drop-down to select a specific subject area or limit your search to a specific resource type.

Finding Books: LibrarySearch, MaineCat, WorldCat

LibrarySearch (Library Catalog)
Catalog for the University of Maine system, including USM. You can choose to limit your search to USM, or search all UMS libraries. You can also search for journal articles here too.

MaineCat
Statewide book catalog that includes Colby, Bates, Bowdoin, UNE, Husson and many other libraries in Maine. Always search LibrarySearch first; request a book from MaineCat with your USM library barcode number only if there is no available copy in LibrarySearch.
WorldCat
If LibrarySearch and MaineCat do not have the item you need, then check WorldCat. Once you find the item you need, click on the title, under 'Get this item' click on "Order through ILLiad," and sign into your ILLiad account, complete the form, and submit the information. You will receive an email when your item has arrived in print or electronically. If you don't have an ILLiad account, you can create one for free.

Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) Account
Create or sign into your free ILLiad account to electronically request journal articles that USM does not have, or to request print books, music scores, & videos not available through LibrarySearch and MaineCat.