Serials/E-Resources Collection:

The print serials collection is non-circulating and located on the lower level of the library. The digital e-resources collection is accessed from the library website utilizing Primo OneSearch, A-Z Databases or subject guides. The collection includes the following:

• Periodicals – Both print and online journals are managed by the department and can be accessed using the Journal Search tab in Primo OneSearch. Search by journal title, ISSN or subject category.
  • Print Serials: approximately 110 print serials are maintained, including current subscriptions and backfiles (three years for journals; one year for magazines) and are available on the lower level arranged by Library of Congress call number.
  • Online Journals: in addition to the thousands of online periodicals included in databases, the library subscribes to approximately 100 embargoed ejournals. All print and online journal titles can be found using the Journal Search tab in Primo OneSearch.
• Databases – The library subscribes to about 90 electronic collections, which can be found on the A-Z Databases list. These resources provide access to tens of thousands of scholarly journal and magazine articles, national and historical newspapers and eBooks. Others provide directory information and test preparation assistance. These digital resources are available 24/7 from the library’s website.
  • The Primo OneSearch platform incorporates many of the library’s databases; however, standalone and non-full text collections are excluded. To see the list of excluded content, go to A-Z Databases and set the Types filter to Not in Primo OneSearch. These databases must be searched individually.
  • The Subject Guides curate resources by subject or academic discipline.
• Newspapers – The library has few national newspapers in print; however, numerous national and regional newspapers (including historical coverage) can be found online using Newspaper Search in Primo OneSearch. Individual news databases can also be found on the A-Z Database list by setting the Types filter to News.
• Government Documents – To find government documents: (1) search Primo OneSearch (set Resource Type to Government Documents) to link to the full-text, or (2) access the GPO Monthly database, or (3) search the State Publications Depository & Distribution Program website.

Serials/E-Resources Department Services:

• Print Serials and E-Resources Inquiries – Staff can be reached during regular library hours in the following ways:

In Person	Contact	By Phone	Email
Serials Desk: Lower Level	Joan Harmon	(410) 651-7539	jdharmon@umes.edu
E-Resources: Lower Level	Michelle Turner	(410) 651-7544	maturner@umes.edu
E-Resources: First Floor	Janet Eke	(410) 651-7316	jdeke@umes.edu

• Scanning services are available at no charge.