Requesting Articles using the FirstSearch Databases

You will need to use your Groupwise username and password. If you don't know what it is, you can get your Groupwise username and password.

  1. You can access any of the FirstSearch Database from the list of FirstSearch Databases.
  2. Once you have completed a search and found an item, make sure that Trinity does not own the item.
    • Items owned by Trinity will have this icon TRINITY INT UNIV
    • You will want to double check that the issue you want is on the shelf.  You can do this by Clicking on:
    • Search the catalog at Rolfing Library of TIU
  3. If you want to later check on items you've requested through Interlibrary Loan, see the instructions for setting up "My Account."
  4. While in the Detailed record for the item you want to order, under "Method to Get Item ” click on the Interlibrary Loan button .
  5. If you are logged in to your Account, it should populate the form.  Otherwise, fill in your information.
    • Additional Notes: Please indicate if you can use another edition. Also, if the book is owned by Trinity but is "Lost" or "Missing" let us know that in this box.
  6. To send, click on [Submit].