Information & Services for Webster U.S. Campuses

Using Passports, the Webster U. Library web site, for research:

• Online databases: locate articles, books, financial data, and other types of information
• Books: search the library catalog and borrow via Document Delivery
  • Note: users at Missouri campuses may also request books via the MOBIUS catalog.
• eBooks: full-length academic books that can be accessed online
  • Most are listed in the library catalog.
• Videos/DVDs: videos and DVDs on many topics.
  • Note: Faculty may reserve for classroom use by completing our online video reservation form.
• Web sites: quality Internet resources on academic subjects selected by librarians
• eReserves: Faculty may post course materials online to be accessed by students
• Turnitin plagiarism database: Faculty may use Turnitin to check for plagiarism and for peer-review activities.
• RefWorks: download citations and create bibliographies in a variety of formats

Requesting materials:

• Articles: Check online availability first, then submit an Article request form if not available online.
• Books: Check the library catalog first to make sure book is available, then submit a Book and book chapter request form.
  • Note: users at Missouri campuses may also request books via the MOBIUS catalog.
• Video/DVD reservation form (for faculty use only)
• Additional order forms and information about our Document Delivery Service.

Guides and tutorials:

• Passports Brochures/General Guides : includes a brochure specifically on services for U.S. campuses.
• Passports Skills Video Series : brief online demonstrations on using the library's web site
• Research Guides: brief guides on searching the library catalog, doing research, writing papers, etc.
• Thesis Requirements (Webster U.)
• Citation Guides: helpful links for doing bibliographies in research papers
• Copyright and Fair Use Policies (Webster U.): policy statements, guidelines, sample scenarios, etc.
• Related topics may be covered in the How Do I...? section of this web site.

Getting assistance from the Webster University Library:

• Ask a Librarian email service: get research help from a librarian; service available Monday through Friday excluding holidays and other school closings.
• Toll-free: (800) 985-4279
• Staff:

  Dean of the University Library

  Laura O. Rein
  lrein@webster.edu

  Head of Reference Services & Collection Development

  Ellen Eliceiri
  eliceiri@webster.edu

  Head of Access Services (Circulation, Document Delivery, eReserves)

  Matthew Wier
  mwier@webster.edu

  Document Delivery/Video & DVD Reservations

  Rick Kaeser
  docdel@webster.edu

  Electronic Reserves

  Greg Kettinger
  eres_manager@webster.edu