Off-Campus Access to Library Resources: Search Everything

Search Everything searches all of the library's physical and online content collections in all formats, including books, articles, dissertations, videos, and more. These are the typical steps to successfully access UIW-only resources from off-campus when using Search Everything: 
 

• Go to the UIW Libraries Website and go to the Search Collections section on the homepage.
• Select the EVERYTHING tab, type your search terms into the box, and click "Go":
  
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• Choose a record and select the “Full text available” or "Online access" link:
  
  
   
• Select an option from the View It section:
  
  
   
• *** THE UIW LOGIN SCREEN SHOULD POP UP***
• Enter your UIW username and password:
  
  
   
• Access your resource:
  
  

• If you are asked to enter a username/password to access online resources through any screen other than the UIW sign in screen, start your search over at the UIW Libraries Website.​​
   
• If you can sign in to Cardinal email or Canvas, but cannot access library online resources, please contact the UIW Libraries Reference Desk at 210-829-3835, via Library Chat or by email to reference@uiwtx.edu.
   
• For help with Cardinal email, Canvas, UIW network access, or computer issues, please contact the UIW IT Help Desk at 210-829-2721 or 866-614-5043 or by email at helpdesk@uiwtx.edu.

UIW Libraries staff are available to provide assistance with identifying, selecting, and using appropriate research resources. To get help with searching or accessing online resources, contact us at:

• Reference Desk: 210-829-3835
• Email: reference@uiwtx.edu
• Text: 210-526-0776
• Chat: Library Chat

For UIW Libraries hours or to get assistance with in-depth research questions or instruction sessions on information resources or services, please go to: