Search Strategies to Improve Your Research

Olin Scholar is a search engine that searches all databases that Olin subscribes to as well as databases that we do not subscribe to. It is a great place to conduct your research if you are interested in finding all available sources. 

To access Olin Scholar, you can click the link here: library.olin.edu. 

Our A-Z Database List is a list of all databases that Olin either subscribes to or that are open access. To access the A-Z Database List, go to the link here: A-Z Database List. 

There are multiple helpful tools on the A-Z Database List:

• Filter by Subject - You can filter out the database list to only show you databases that can give you results on the subject you are searching.
• Filter by Type - You can also filter out the database list to show databases that have a certain type of resource. For example, you can filter out only databases that provide access to a full-text article. 

If you find something during your research that is behind a paywall, fill out an Interlibrary Loan. You can find the link for Interlibrary Loan requests here: Interlibrary Loan Request Form. 

We will process your request and get the item to you. This helps you to save money and still get access to the resources you need!