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Federated Search Kooperativer Bibliotheksverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (KOBV) The KOBV provides a portal to search most academic libraries in Berlin and Brandenburg, including Whitecliffe, at the same time. Click below to search their catalog. KOBV Catalog Access...

Databases The first option is to search for your topic directly in a database. The advantage of this is that you don't need to search for the full-text after finding an article that's relevant. On the other hand, you may need to perform that same search in sev...

See the DBIS subject overview for a comprehensive list of business and economics sources. Case Studies Business Source Ultimate Among other sources, Business Source Complete provides tens of thousands of case studies. Emerald Case Studies A growing digital lib...

See the DBIS subject overview for a comprehensive list of architecture and design sources. Articles / Databases ArchInform The world's largest online architecture database (projects, architecture offices and architect biographies, references). The focus is on ...

Books can be renewed up to two times. To renew a book, contact the library, or follow the steps below. Log into your account Select Renew under Your Summary Please note: Items may only be renewed within three days of their due date, and only if the item is not...

As of August 2024, it is no longer necessary to register a separate library account. You can now use your Whitecliffe email credentials to create and log in to your library account. If you created an account prior to August 2024 and would like to change the pa...

Overview Searching for academic literature is different from using Google. A simple web search guesses what you mean; academic databases match your exact words. This means you must build a structured search strategy to ensure you find the most relevant literat...

Some eBooks can be accessed directly from the library's catalogue (OPAC) by clicking on 'Click to view' beside the 'Online resources' field. This will take you to the platform of our eBook vendor, ProQuest eBook Central, where you can view the eBook online or ...

What are citations? Citations are addresses. They tell readers where to find a specific piece of research. Think of a postal address. There are certain pieces of information that must be included and they must be presented in a certain order (format) so that a...

Students and faculty members may make purchase requests by clicking here or using the steps below. Log into your library account From the library's catalog (OPAC), click LOG IN in the upper right corner. Once logged in, move to the next step. If you do not hav...

Through a partnership with Bahçeşehir University (BAU),  Whitecliffe students and faculty members have access to dozens of research databases, containing millions of items. To access these materials, Whitecliffe students must use their UMIS credentials for aut...

What Is Open Access? Open Access (OA) refers to the free, immediate, online availability of research outputs such as journal articles or books, combined with the rights to use these outputs fully in the digital environment. Unlike traditional subscription-base...

Overview Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and Claude can assist with many parts of the research and writing process. They can help you brainstorm, draft, refine prompts, and structure search queries. They can also produce ...

It is recommended to use Citation Management Software such as Zotero to store your sources and generate bibliographies. Overview APA-style citations are outlined in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: the Official Guide to APA Sty...