Library Services

Appearance and Features

The virtual library is a space where bibliographic resources are collected, providing access to both open and closed access databases.

Simple & Advanced Search

  • Simple Search: A user-friendly search bar for quick queries, typically with filters like title, author, or keyword. Ideal for general research.
  • Advanced Search: Allows Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT), field-specific searches (e.g., publication date, DOI, ISBN), and filters (peer-reviewed, full-text). Useful for in-depth academic research.

Resource & Subject Navigation

  • Categorized Resources: Content organized by disciplines or formats
  • Subject Guides: Curated lists of key databases, journals, and tools for specific fields.
  • Improvements:
    • Interactive subject maps or visual browsing
    • Personalized recommendations based on user’s study/research history.

Recommended Resources

  • Algorithm-Based Suggestions: Highlights trending articles, frequently cited papers, or new arrivals.

EBSCO Databases Integrated

  • Access: Seamless connection to EBSCO’s academic databases (e.g., Academic Search Complete, Business Source Elite).
  • Features:
    • Cross-database searchability.
    • Direct PDF downloads and citation exports.
  • Optimization:
    • Single sign-on (SSO) for smoother access.
    • Tutorials on using EBSCO’s advanced tools (e.g., saving searches/alerts).

User Manual

  • Comprehensive Guides: Step-by-step instructions for searching, accessing resources, and using tools.
  • Formats: PDFs, video tutorials, and interactive walkthroughs.
  • Upgrades:
    • Multilingual manuals for diverse users.

Information Request & Support Services

  • Services:
    • Email support with librarians.
    • Research consultations

Multi-Language Support

  • Key Aspects:
    • Interface available in major languages
    • Translation tools for search results/key documents.
  • Future Steps:
    • Localized subject guides for international students.
    • Multilingual search (e.g., query in Spanish, results in English).

Number of Resources

The virtual library is a space where bibliographic resources are collected, providing access to both open and closed access databases.
There are currently about 30,000 indexed resources available in the library, in addition to EBSCO resources.

By type

  • Journals and articles ≃ 16,000 resources
  • Doctoral thesis ≃ 1,500 resources
  • Databases and search engines ≃ 400 resources
  • Scientific and professional organizations ≃ 700 resources
  • Reference documents ≃ 1,200 resourcesVideos ≃ 7,000 resources
  • Audio ≃ 20 resources
  • Animations ≃ 65 resources
  • Images ≃ 30 resources
  • Other types ≃ 1,500 resources

By subject

  • Architecture, Design and Urban Planning ≃ 650 resources
  • Bioethics ≃ 700 resources
  • General Health Sciences Resources ≃ 900 resources
  • Business ≃ 4,300 resources
  • Sports ≃ 3600 resources
  • Teacher Training ≃ 1,300 resources
  • Gerontology ≃ 1,400 resources
  • Languages ≃ 104 resources
  • Projects ≃ 963 resources
  • Environment ≃ 1,500 resources
  • Communications ≃ 1,400 resources
  • Naturopathic Medicine and Natural Health ≃ 2,800 resources
  • Nutrition ≃ 7,000 resources
  • Information Technologies ≃ 1,300 resources
  • Tourism ≃ 600 resources
  • Psychology, HR. ≃ 2,800 resources
  • Law, Politics ≃ 900 resources
  • Health Management and Research ≃ 200 resources
  • Human Reproduction ≃ 250 resources
  • Prevention, Quality and Engineering ≃ 700 resources
  • Public Health ≃ 800 resources
  • Software and utilities ≃ 150 resources

Number of Resources

Searches performed in the library are linked to the following bibliographic databases:

  • Oxford Journals
  • Springer Open
  • Campbell Library
  • Plos
  • REDALYC
  • Open Thesis
  • PQDT
  • Free Medical Journals (Medicine and Health)
  • Wiley Open Access
  • ERIC (Education)
  • Iberoamerican Network of Innovation and Scientific Knowledge
  • Taylor and Francis online
  • CLACSO Journal Network
  • Dialnet
  • Scielo
  • Google Scholar
  • Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Africans Journal Online
  • Questia
  • Social Science Research (Social Sciences)
  • AGRIS (Agricultural Science and Technology)
  • ACM Digital Library (Computer Sciences)
  • ABC Chemistry (Chemistry)
  • Biomed Central (Medicine and Health)
  • Medline Plus Español (Medicine and Health)
  • PubMed Central (Medicine and Health)
  • E-Lis (Library Sciences)
  • Networked Doctoral Theses
  • Cervantes Virtual Thesis
  • Cibernetia
  • Dialnet Thesis