Databases allow you to search the content of multiple journals, conference proceedings, and sometimes even books, all at once. They are usually curated to cover a specific field or discipline of study. Topic-based searches, or searches that require multiple journal sources, are best-suited for these tools.
For More: A-Z List of Databases
For More: A-Z List of Journals
Undertaking a new research project? The Research Quick Start Guide has gathered together important information from across campus divisions to help you get started: from finding funding, submitting to review boards, managing citations, and best practices for communicating your research and tracking your professional impact.
Go to the library homepage. https://www.library.unlv.edu/
Click the "Interlibrary Loan" button.
Login with your ACE account.
Requests:
Log into your MY ILL Account, under “New Request” click on the type of material you want (Article, Book, Book Chapter, Conference Paper etc.)
How do I edit a request already submitted?
Why did my article disappear from the list?
There are 2 possibilities:
ILL materials may be renewed once from the original due date, depending the approval of the owning institution. You can request a renewal through your ILL account.
1. Log into your ILL account. Find the title you want to renew. If it is renewable, you should be able to click the "renew" button. If it is not renewable, the button will be in greyscale and disabled.
2. Click on the "Renew" button. If it is too soon to renew, you will see the message.
3. You will receive an automated e-mail within a couple of days notifying you that your renewal is granted or denied. There won't be any overdue fines while you are waiting the auto-email.
To update your ILL account information, select a new pickup location or reset your password:
Log into My ILL Account, under "Profile" you will see the "Update Profile" option.
Select “Change User Information” to edit
Name
Email address
Daytime phone number
Campus affiliation
Customer status
Department
Pickup location
Select "Change Password" to change your password.
This password is specific to the ILL system.
This password is not related to your ACE account password.
You may choose any password or number you wish to use. No password requirement.
If you have forgotten your password:
From My ILL Account, click “Forgot Password?”
Enter your ILL Username and click "Reset Password."
An email will be sent to the email account you entered into your ILL profile.
If you do not receive an email within 10 minutes, contact the ILL office.
Follow the link in the email you receive.
You will be directed to a page where you can reset your password.
If you have forgotten your username:
Contact the Interlibrary Loan office at illiad@unlv.edu or (702) 895-2152 for assistance.