Alternate Access
- Use this basic alternate site to access some of our resources.
- Call 215 204-8212 for assistance with services normally available through using our forms for the Charles, and Ambler Libraries.
A-Z Research Databases Listing
The full listing of citation and full-text research databases usually available via
the Libraries’ Web site is being made available here as an alternative access point
in the event of unexpected downtime. While updated regularly, this listing may represent
a slightly older version of what appears on the Libraries’ site, which is often updated
on a daily basis.
Research Guides
Access an extensive array of online research guides on general and science-related topics that can help with library research.
| Charles Library One Stop Desk: | 215-204-8212 | asktulib@temple.edu | |
| Ginsburg HSL Reference Desk: | 215-707-4033 | hscref@temple.edu | |
| Ambler Campus Reference Desk: | 267-468-8648 | tulamblr@temple.edu |
E-Z Borrow or ILLiad
Use these interlibrary lending services to request items unavailable at Temple’s libraries. Use E-Z Borrow to search and request books from over 60 Pennsylvania academic libraries. Books are received in 3-5 business days. Use ILLiad to borrow books and other materials from libraries across North America.
Library Search
Search the books, media, articles through our backup search.
WorldCat
In the event of downtime involving the Library Search, use WorldCat to search for materials and check holdings information to determine Temple ownership.
Digital Collections
Our Digital Collections site offers free worldwide access to the unique primary historical and cultural resources held by the Temple University Libraries and to selected scholarly works and other publications produced at Temple.