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A how-to of the Kettering & MeL databases

IEEE Explore

Creating a persistent link:

To share a persistent link from IEEE, you will need to add Kettering University's proxy to ensure all users both on and off campus can access it. 

To do so, first, copy the URL that appears in the search bar for the resource you wish to share, which in this case is: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9781007

 

Next, add Kettering University's proxy BEFORE the URL as shown below:

https://kettering.idm.oclc.org/login?url= added to 

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9781007 equals your new persistent link: 

https://kettering.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9781007

Using the IEEE Xplore Database

The IEEE Xplore digital library is a powerful resource with access to scientific and technical content published by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and its publishing partners. All resources in the IEEE Xplore database are peer-reviewed to ensure you have access to only the highest-quality research. 

The Kettering University Library subscribes to the IEEE Electronic Library, which contains nearly one-third of the world's current literature in electrical engineering, communications, and computer science. This database includes:

  • Unlimited, full-text access to more than 5 million documents
  • Over 4,900 IEEE standards, including redline versions
  • Technology’s most trusted journals, conference proceedings, and standards—millions of articles to help fuel imagination, build from previous research, and inspire new ideas.
  • Daily updates with approximately 20,000 new IEEE documents added each month, including pre-print articles and proceedings
  • Access to articles from IET's E&T Magazine as well as proceedings from IET conferences and events
  • Access to seminal articles from Bell Labs Technical Journal archive
  • Access to articles from IET's E&T Magazine as well as proceedings from IET conferences and events
  • Backfile to the late 1800s for select titles
  • Abstract/citation and bibliographic records for subscribed content

Searching the database is simple and offers filters to narrow your results. At the top of the database's homepage, there's a large search box where you can enter keywords, titles, or authors. Or head directly to the browse button to the left of the search box for a drop-down menu of resources to look through, including journals, standards, conferences, etc.

Once you complete your search, you will be shown filters for choosing the type of resource at the top of the page or scroll down further to access others. Other areas on the page to note are shown below:

  • The green lock to the right of the resource title shows it's in the library's subscription. If you see a red lock, it is not included but can be requested by contacting the library
  • The red box below the title shows you the type of resource it is. 
  • "Subscribed Content" on the left side of the page narrows results to only those in the library's subscription.
  • "Year" allows you to edit a search to either a specific year or a range of years. For example, some projects require resources that are 5 years old or newer.

Once you find a resource you are interested in, you can click the title for more information and start reading it immediately. From there, you can download or print the document. 

  • "Cite This" creates a citation that you can copy and paste into your works cited or reference page.
  • "PDF" opens a PDF of the document, which shows it in its original state.
  • The left side of the page shows clickable areas you can jump to.
  • The red box below the abstract has the publication information.

Opening the PDF will show the document as it was originally published instead of how it looks in your browser. 

If you need help navigating this database, the library can help! 

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