Accounts to have:
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Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad):Try logging in to Interlibrary Loan to request materials (such as articles) not available through SJSU. Note: For Fall Semester, ONLY electronic materials are available (No print books because of COVID-19 issues).
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OneSearch (Use your student # and campus password):Use the main (OneSearch) box to "search anything." Then, sign in with your student # & one.sjsu password to get complete results and to make requests (ILL or CSU).
For help with your library account, contact Jeff Frank (jeff.frank@sjsu.edu)
Google Scholar on the Library Website
You can search Google Scholar from the library's homepage and see the FindIt@SJSU links without having to change your Google settings!
SJSU Writing Center
Writing Center: Assistance for all aspects of writing! Online Tutoring & Chat are available: https://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/
Other Popular Subject Guides:
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Research Guides by Subject(There is a Guide for every SJSU Subject, and Communication Studies is often interdisciplinary).
Zotero
Zotero is a free, open source citation manager with a desktop app,browser extension, and integration with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and LibreOffice.
Installing Zotero is simple — just 3 easy steps!
1. Download Zotero. Go to Zotero.org and click on the red Download button. From the download page, download the desktop app and the browser extension, Zotero Connector.
2. Register for an account. Click on the register link in the upper right hand corner of the download page. Fill out the form to create your account.
3. Log in to Zotero. Once the Zotero desktop app downloads, find and open Preferences(Mac users: Zotero menu, PC users: Edit menu). Click over to the Sync tab and enter your username and password. Now you're set to use Zotero!
Paperpile
What is Paperpile?
Paperpile is a web-based reference citation management system, with emphasis on integration with Google apps and Google Chrome.
Getting Started
1. Navigate your browser to the website: paperpile.com. Click either the "Start Paperpile" or "Start Trial" icons. Login with your SJSU email address.
2. Next, go to Settings > Account info and click on "Activate site license." This will switch your account from a limited trial to being part of the library's institutional subscription.
3. Enter your SJSU email address, then click the activation link you will receive via email. Now your account is part of the library's subscription and will not expire in 30 days.
Installing the Chrome Extension
When starting Paperpile, it will prompt you to install the browser extension that helps save citations to your library. If the pop-up does not show up, click here to install the extension.
Get Access
Step1: Go to the NYTimes.com Access Website
Search for "San Jose State University" in the "Find School..." box. Click on the school name, then click the "Go" button. You'll be asked to log in to your SJSUOne account, if you haven't already.
Step 2: Create Your Account
Use your SJSU email address to create your account.
For security, we recommend that you pick a password other than your SJSUOne password.
Step 3: Confirm Your New Account
The first time you login, you'll be asked for a few details:
When you've completed the setup, you'll get a confirmation with your account expiration date:
Now you can use your account to log in to the NY Times website from anywhere!