How Do I...

Frequently asked questions about research and library services.

Library Tutorial Videos

Scroll down to see these tutorial videos: 

  • Find Articles
  • Two Ways to Search on the SUNY Adirondack Library's Home Page
  • Start Your Research: Research Steps
  • Find Books
  • Find Videos
  • Borrow Books and Check Your Library Account
  • Find Electronic Books 
  • Find Books in the Hill Collection (Local History)​
  • Signing into your Account at the SUNY Adirondack Library
  • Use Google's Advanced Search
  • Searching with Your Phone
  • Database Tutorials (for popular databases: ProQuest Central, CQ Researcher, Opposing Viewpoints, Statista)

To search subscription library databases from off campus, log in with your college username and password when prompted. For more answers: 

Using Your Phone?

You can search on your phone too. Go to the library's home page (https://library.sunyacc.edu/home). Do a search, then:

  • To limit a search to books, e-books, articles or videos: choose "Refine Your Results" > limit your search as wanted (date, material type) > "Apply Filters."
    • On the results screen, you can also click All Resources and limit to Print books, Articles, E-books or Videos. 
  • To find a scholarly article on your phone: choose "Refine Your Results" > "Peer-reviewed Journals" > "Apply Filters." 

Start Your Research: Database Search Techniques

Two Ways to Search the SUNY Adirondack Library's Home Page

Signing into your Account at the SUNY Adirondack Library

Signing into your account allows you to see more full-text results as well as save searches and your results. Use your college username and password to sign in. 

Database Tutorials

Here are overview tutorials for some of our popular databases. Chat, call or email a librarian for individual help with these. Most databases have a "Help" link with search tips and tutorials. 

Find Videos

Google's Advanced Search

Find Electronic Books

Borrow Books and Check Your Library Account

Please note that the option to borrow print books at the library is not available during the COVID-19 outbreak. All book due dates have been extended until Sept. 9, 2020

Find Books in the Hill Collection (Local History)