OneSearch User's Guide: Getting Started

- AN OVERVIEW -

What is OneSearch?

OneSearch is a type of database known as a discovery system.  All CSU libraries use OneSearch which allows CSUSB users to find and order print books from other CSU libraries.

What does it do?

It allows you search for all types of library materials from articles to books to audio visual equipment.  It is not the only database at this library (see the list of all our databases).

Where can I find it?

Front and center on the first page of the CSUSB Libraries website.

Why should I sign in when I'm using OneSearch?

Because signing in (My Library Account; normal MyCoyote login) unlocks very useful features that allow you to see loan periods (how long you get to keep what you check out); save search results; see a list of what you have checked out with due dates; request items for locker pickup; and more.   Our guide to My Library Account will show you what it can do.

How do I sign in?

After running a search, simply click on the Sign in link in the right-hand toolbar (shown here as #8 in the image on the right).

- AVAILABLE FOR CSUSB -

This is the default search setting, also known as a scope, for both the basic and advanced search methods.  It includes:

Books: print & print textbooks from all of the CSU libraries plus ebooks from CSUSB.

Articles: full text magazine, journal, & newspaper articles from most of our more than 200 databases.

Media: DVDs, Blu-rays, & streaming videos.

- EXPANDED SEARCH -

When you choose this search setting or scope, it includes everything noted above plus additional print books beyond the CSU system and articles you can order through our Interlibrary loan service.

- THE TOOLBARS -

The left toolbar.

1. New Search

Begins a new basic search.

2. Journals List

All our journals grouped by discipline. Searchable.

3.  Library Databases

All of our databases by discipline and also alphabetical by title.

4. Citation Finder

Enter a citation for an article or book to see if we have what you need.

5. Interlibrary Loan Request

Place requests for books or articles the CSUSB libraries don't have if you sign in to My Library Account.

The right toolbar.

6.  QR Code Icon

Get a QR code for, or copy a link to, the screen you are viewing.

7. Pin Icon

When you are signed in, toggles between your list of favorites (saved items) and the current search.

8. Sign In

Sign in to My Library Account with your normal campus login to save favorites and much more.

9. Menu (changes to your name when you are signed in and also adds additional options to the drop down menu).

The drop down menu options when you are not signed in.