LibraryWorks
Information Services to the AgeWorks Students

LibraryWorks, maintained by the Andrus Gerontology Library, is dedicated to the information needs of the AgeWorks students. The Andrus Gerontology Library, one of the special subject libraries in the USC Libraries system, will help to facilitate access to USC information resources and services. USC Libraries' collection contains a rich array of print and electronic resources that are accessible to all USC members including online students. As a distance learner and before starting your course related work, please be sure that: 1) you have a USC email account, 2) you are connected to USC network. If you have questions regarding the initial computing set up, contact Fred Blalock for help.

Resources Available @ USC

To review USC Libraries' resources and services: Electronic Resources, a gateway to library research. These include subject-based databases, electronic journals, online reference services, instruction, workshops, library hours, and library other library information services. 

To locate books and periodicals owned by USC Libraries: Homer
Search for all materials in all format owned by USC. Be sure to click on “periodical title” when you are searching a journal title.

To learn the basics of USC online catalog searching: Homer Tutorial 
Eight-minute tutorial focuses on the basics of using Homer.

To locate journal articles: A to Z Listing – Databases
Find all available databases in one alphabetical listing.  Access to many of these resources is restricted to users on the USC server. Use Remote Access.

To find online journals: Fulltext journals
The list of electronic journals can be browsed A-Z, or you can search by title or by subject.

Document Delivery

For students enrolled in AgeWorks, the Gerontology Library provides document delivery services for books and journal articles available in USC libraries.  Please make sure you read and understand the LibraryWorks Lending Policies before submitting a request.  In order to expedite the service, it's necessary to do an initial search to verify the availability of the materials in USC Libraries. If you have any questions regarding the process of document delivery services, call (213) 740 5990 or email Felicia Palsson.

Book Check Out Request

The Gerontology Library will circulate books to distance learning students based on established Lending Policies for USC students.  However, due to the nature of distance learning we limit the number of items students may have "checked-out" to 10 items. Users may check their user status and renew items on-line through HOMER.

Journal Article Request

The Gerontology Library will process up to 10 journal article requests per student per semester. Please make sure to request articles early if doing extensive research.

Research Assistance

Felicia Palsson, Librarian
(213) 740-3855

24-hour Chat or Email Reference: Ask-A-Librarian

Research Guides and Bibliographies

Please see Gerontology Subject Resources.