What is the LINK?
The LINK (Library Information NetworK) is the Florida Tech Evans Library homepage (http://www.lib.fit.edu). The LINK provides access to the library's online resources and services.

What types of online resources can I find on the LINK?
Full-text databases, indexes, full-text electronic journals, evaluated Internet sites, government resources, electronic books, reference sources, subject- specific research guides, research guides, and the library catalog.

Are there any restrictions for off-campus users?
Licensed resources and some services are restricted to Florida Tech faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students. A TRACKS user ID/password is required to access and use these resources and services.

How do I get a TRACKS User ID and Password?
All Florida Tech faculty, staff and students are assigned a TRACKS Account. For further TRACKS information go to http://it.fit.edu/tracks.

Whom should I contact if I’m denied access to the library resources and services?
If you are denied access to the library resources and services, please contact the Service Desk at 321-674-8086 or LibraryTech Support at 321-674-7535 for assistance.

How do I find out if the Library owns a journal I need?
Visit the A to Z journal list. On the LINK (www.lib.fit.edu), click on "A to Z Journal List" in the "Express Links" or go to "Research Resources" and then to "A to Z Journal List." Follow the instructions there.

The A to Z journal list allows you to search by journal title, browse an A to Z list of journal titles, or look in individual full-text databases. If the journal is available, the supplying database(s) and available volumes and issues will be listed after you have executed your search.

Can I search online for journal articles and are any articles available to read or print online?
The LINK provides access to over 85 general and subject-specific databases and indexes. Some databases, such as ProQuest and WilsonWeb, provide full-text articles, while others provide citations and abstracts only. The 360 Search allows you to search 50 of these databases at one time.

On the LINK (www.lib.fit.edu), click on "Databases/Indexes" in the "Express Links" or point to "Research Resources" and click on "Databases/Indexes."

Although there are some common search strategies, features and search techniques differ in every database. It is important to consult the help screens provided by most databases.

Can I access Internet sites and electronic publications from the LINK?
Thousands of high-quality Internet sites, evaluated for scholarly content by the Library Staff, can be accessed through the LINK. Included are electronic books, electronic journals, government resources, other library catalogs, reference sources, and sites specific to disciplines represented at Florida Tech.

On the LINK (www.lib.fit.edu) click on "Best Internet Sites" in the "Express Links" or point to "Research Resources" and click on "Best Internet Sites" and choose the category of Internet sites or electronic publications you are interested in.

How can I get reference or research help?
On the LINK (www.lib.fit.edu) there are numerous guides to searching the catalog, evaluating Internet resources, strategies for database searching, and resources by subject or discipline. Point to "Research Help & Instruction" and click on any of these guides.

We also encourage you to "Contact Us!" for a research or reference consultation.