FAQ: What do those icons or images next to library databases and electronic resources mean?

The icons next to our library databases and other electronic resources provide information on what types of materials can be found in that resource or other important information about the resource.

Wave over the icon with your mouse find out what they each mean or use this key:

This resource contains images or artwork.

This resource contains ebooks.

This resource contains full-text articles and reports from journals and magazines.

This resource contains newspaper articles.

This resource contains archival materials or primary source documents.

This resource contains citations for journal articles and books (some items may link to full-text).

This resource contains reference materials like dictionaries, maps, directories, encyclopedias, etc.

This resource contains data or statistics.

This resource contains streaming music or audio materials.

This resource contains streaming video.

This resource is freely available on the web (open access).

This resource contains all or mostly scholarly, peer reviewed journal articles.

A mobile-friendly version of this resource is available.

This resource contains research tools or software.

An additional login (after your SNHU login) is required to access this resource.

This resource permits a limited number of simultaneous users. If unavailable, please try again later.

This resource contains case studies.

This resource has been tested and is recommended by a librarian.

This resource may be undergoing maintenance or experiencing an issue.

We're sorry, this resource is temporarily down or unavailable.