Information & Services for Webster Online Programs

Using Passports, the Webster U. Library web site, for research:

• Online databases: locate articles, books, financial data, and other types of information
• Books: search the library catalog and borrow via Document Delivery.
  • Note: users in Missouri may also request books via the MOBIUS catalog.
• eBooks: full-length academic books that can be accessed online
  • Most are listed in the library catalog.
• Web sites: quality Internet resources on academic subjects selected by librarians
• eReserves: Faculty may post course materials online to be accessed by students
• Turnitin plagiarism database: Faculty may use Turnitin to check for plagiarism and for peer-review activities.
• RefWorks: download citations and create bibliographies in a variety of formats

Requesting materials:

• Articles: Check online availability first, then submit an Article request form if not available online.
• Books: Check the library catalog first to make sure book is available, then submit a Book and book chapter request form.
  • Note: users in Missouri may also request books via the MOBIUS catalog.
• Additional information about our Document Delivery Service.

Guides and tutorials:

• Passports Brochures/General Guides: facts and descriptions of basic features in Passports, the library's web site
• Passports Skills Video Series : brief online demonstrations on using the library's web site
• Research Guides: brief guides on searching the library catalog, doing research, writing papers, etc.
• Thesis Requirements (Webster U.)
• Citation Guides: helpful links for doing bibliographies in research papers
• Copyright and Fair Use Policies (Webster U.): policy statements, guidelines, sample scenarios, etc.
• Related topics may be covered in the How Do I...? section of this web site.

Getting assistance from the Webster University Library:

• Ask a Librarian email service: get research help from a librarian; service available Monday through Friday excluding holidays and other school closings.
• Toll-free: 800.985.4279