• Tip: Begin all your searches in FirstSearch, because it is the most comprehensive.    FirstSearch is a collection of numerous scholarly databases.
• FirstSearch is available campus-wide.

1. Start with the Wells College homepage --> Library Resources --> Online Databases.
2. Click on the red hotlink for FirstSearch.
3. Type a word or phrase in Search for: _____________

and select a topic area (Arts & Humanities, Education, etc.)

1. Choose a FirstSearch database   (PsycFirst, AGRICOLA, ERIC, MLA, WorldCat, etc.)
2. For books, dissertations, theses, & videos – choose WorldCat.
3. Search for citations on your topic (Basic or Advanced search).
4. From the list of citations, choose one -- by clicking on the underlined blue title link.
5. Check the Online Periodicals List or the Wells Catalog to see if the Wells Library has the periodical or book.
6. If the Library does not have the periodical or the book, place your interloan request electronically using the FirstSearch ILL link. 
7. For all other interlibrary loan requests, come to the Resource Sharing Office.

1. Click the ILL button, if it appears at the top of the main record.
2. Fill in the blanks of the form with:
1. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address. 
2. Ignore the other blanks!
3. If there's a charge, we'll ask you for further instructions.
1. There is no charge for most requests.
4. Click the Submit button to send the request.
1. DO SAVE your information to avoid retyping it for every item.
5. The potential lenders and the Resource Sharing office will receive your request immediately!

Tip: If you'd like to keep a record of your request, send a copy of the citation to yourself by email.

• Choose the Email button on the FirstSearch citation screen and follow the instructions.