Kentucky Commonwealth Virtual Library (KCVL)

KYVL (Kentucky Virtual Library)Sullivan University Library Database Instruction1What is KYVL?A statewide library consortium providing access to library and information resources, including:Periodical, Newspaper and Reference Book DatabasesGovernment Information Photographic ArchivesOnline Library CatalogsKentuckiana Digital Library

2How Do You Access The KYVL Databases?Go to http://library.sullivan.eduClick Articles and E-Books. Click Login to Databases. Enter your username and password according to the instructions below the link (off-campus only). Click KYVL from the list of popular databases. 3Accessing the KYVL DatabasesThis is the main page to the KYVL. *Images taken from the KYVL web site

4Accessing the KYVL DatabasesClick KYVL Resources*Images taken from the KYVL web site

5Accessing the KYVL Databases Off CampusIf you want to access the KYVL off campus, you will need a user ID and password. You can obtain the ID and Password by logging in to the databases page at http://library.sullivan.edu/databases_page.asp. 6The KYVL ScreenClick one of the icons under Connect directly to: to reach one of the databases. *Images taken from the KYVL web site

7Choose a Single DatabaseYou can also click the Find a Database button. A listing of databases and online library catalogs will appear. Choose one to start a search.

*Images taken from the KYVL web site

8KYVL ConclusionThere are other components of KYVL that have not been discussed. Please go to http://www.kyvl.org/tutorials.shtm if you want to learn more.

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