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HOW TO: Using Library OneSearch (Ebsco Discovery Service)

Looking for specific sources for a research project, or to reserve or request library materials? Here's how to get started searching and saving your resources in Library OneSearch.

Welcome to Library OneSearch

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Welcome to Library OneSearch

Library OneSearch is the main discovery tool for Oakland University Libraries. It offers convenient searching of the physical and digital sources available in our collections: our books, ebooks, videos, journals, articles, and more.

To get the maximum benefit from using Library OneSearch, please sign into the catalog with your institutional credentials using the link at the top of the OneSearch homepage. Signing in lets you:

  • Renew books and videos
  • Create favorites lists
  • View your previous searches
  • Export citations to Zotero

Click on the pages at the left to move through this tutorial, and learn how Library OneSearch can assist your research efforts. If you need additional assistance with navigating Library OneSearch, ask a librarian for help!