Library Resources

Here is a list of sites that have found to assist you with research on a mobile device. We also have QR code links to the library collection at several locations in the “stacks” where our books are located to make searching a bit easier for you!

Our “Search by Subject” option (LibGuides) will automatically switch over to a special site that makes it easier to scroll through the pages and find the resources you need. No special link required!

MN PALS- Search Bethany’s Resource Collection from Your Phone! (Select Bethany Library as Location): http://mplus.mnpals.net/vufind/

World Cat (catalog, not a database)

Google Book Search

PubMed (Medicine/Health)

EBSCO Databases (ones with “E” logo on our library site): currently iPhone/iPad App only, see instructions at very bottom of page on EBSCO databases or email library AT blc.edu for assistance.

JSTOR (they are still in the testing phase)

Searching for a Book, eBook, Video, or CD

A search box is located on the main library page. Try the dropdown menu if you are searching for a title, author, or if you have the book number (ISBN).

Short Video Demonstrating a Basic Search From the Library Homepage

You can limit your results using the links on the left side of your search results page. If that still leads to too many results, try using some of the search limits in the Advanced Searching option.They also have written some great search tips available on the right-hand side of that page.

Short Video Demonstrating the Advanced Search option

Are you not finding any results? Try broadening your search (for example, searching for “social network” instead of “Twitter”) or expanding to the “All Libraries” search in the drop-down box below the “Find” button to look at other library’s collections.

How Do I Use the Databases When I’m Off-Campus?

You will be asked to login. The username and password are the same ones that you use for your email account. Please contact IT Services (x411) if you are having problems logging in from off-campus.