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Accessing OCLS

I need access to the OCLS library or my Library Access Number.	I get an error that my account is suspended.
I cannot log into OCLS.	I have forgotten my password to log into OCLS.

Research Help

How do I find articles in OCLS?	OCLS QUICKsearch and EBSCO databases are down. How do I find articles?
How do I find eBooks on my topic?	How do I save links to articles in QUICKsearch and EBSCO?
How do I save links to articles and searches in ProQuest?	I am having trouble viewing PDFs in EBSCOhost and ProQuest databases.
I am using Google Chrome, and the PDFs won't open in my browser.	How do I get research help from a librarian?

APA (7th Edition) & Citing

What is APA Style?	How do I write an APA Style Paper?
How do I use APA Style in PowerPoint?	Do you have APA Style tools to help me?


Can I use the Cite button in library databases?	How do I cite a webpage?
How do I cite newspapers?	How do I cite journal articles?
How do I cite books?	How do I cite an article or book I found in an OCLS database if it doesn't have a DOI?
How do I cite podcasts?	How do I cite videos?
How do I cite PowerPoint slides?	How do I cite course presentation slides created by my instructor?

Academic Writer & Grammarly

I cannot log into Academic Writer.	Academic Writer cannot verify my subscription.
How do I create a Tile Page in Academic Writer?	How do I create a reference in Academic Writer?
How do I cite a Bible verse in Academic Writer?	How do I import references in Academic Writer?


I need help signing up for Grammarly.	I need help accessing Grammarly.

Course Resources

I need a required reading for class.

I need my course textbook.

Library Resources & ILL

How do I renew a book?


How do I log into Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?	How do I renew an ILL item?
How do I request an article through ILL?

Computers & Technology

How do I clear my browser's history in Google Chrome?	How do I clear my browser's history in Firefox?
How do I download Microsoft Office?	How do I use Microsoft Word?
How do I use Microsoft PowerPoint?	How do I use Microsoft Excel?

Brightspace



How do I post to my discussion board in Brightspace?	How do I submit my assignment on Brightspace?
I have another Brightspace question.	I need Brightspace help.

Academic Support



I need an IWU Tutor to help with my assignment.	I need more time to work with Tutor.com.
How do I access Turnitin?

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