I'm new to Ottawa and wanting to use the library resources
could you guide me a bit in how to use the library resources for a research paper please?
Answer
Hello Lisa
I cannot tell from your email if you are an Ottawa University student or not.
If you are an Ottawa University student then you would need to login to the Ottawa University portal, myottawa.ottawa.edu with your OUID and password to use the library's online databases. The link to those are on the right hand side of the Gangwish Library page. Once on the online databases page, you can choose from a variety of databases in order to write your paper. What database you choose will depend on what topic you are searching for. Please email me back if you need more information regarding your search. We also have Libguides at http://ottawa.libguides.com that can help you to write your paper and that provide instruction on how to use APA, MLA and write your paper.
If you are not an Ottawa University student, you would only be able to access the library's databases if you are on the Ottawa University Main campus and were physically in the Gangwish Library. It would not be possible from outside since you would need to be an OU student to gain access.
Thanks.
Gloria Creed-Dikeogu, Ph.D
Director of Library Services, Ottawa University Library