1	Clifford E. Barbour Library Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Remote access to research databases 1/9/2007 David Brennan, MLS Electronic Services Librarian
2	What is remote access? Remote access allows authorized users to search research databases from any off-campus location This service is available 24 hours a day
3	Who can get remote access? Any current PTS student, faculty, or staff member Your library account must be in good standing (i.e. not expired or blocked for missing or overdue items) (Some access policies are determined by the vendor of the database itself, not the library)
4	What databases are available? Currently, the library subscribes to the following databases: ATLAS (ATLA + full text) Academic Search Premier IBRR (Index to Book Reviews in Religion) New Testament Abstracts Old Testament Abstracts Oxford Reference Online These are databases for which the library maintains a paid subscription. There are also freely available databases and links to other library catalogs on the database selection screen. ( They do not require user authentication.)
5	How do I get access? Connect to the Internet Enter http://www.barbourlibrary.org Select a database (example screens shown on next 2 slides)
6	Library Home Page
7	Research Databases List
8	Information you will need to have: Your name Your barcode number (which is on a library card or your PTS ID card:) If you cannot locate this number, contact the library.
9	Database Authentication Screen
10	ATLAS Database Screen
11	Technical issues: You must have cookies and Java enabled on your web browser. Many full-text articles are only in .PDF format – you will need a document reader from Adobe (www.adobe.com) to view them. Access has been successfully tested with most newer browsers, including Internet Explorer v6/7, Netscape v7, Firefox v1.06 and Opera 8.5 (all using Windows). Printing citations and/or articles is dependent on your local settings. (You can also e-mail citations/articles if printing is unavailable at your location) Technical questions may be emailed to me: dbrennan@pts.edu Content (i.e. Database searching questions) to Anita Johnson: ajohnson@pts.edu