Your Home Base: The Library Search Box

Miller Library uses Summon to provide a robust, all-in-one search tool (learn more!). To get started with your search:

• Go to library.cornerstone.edu
• Enter your search terms in the Library Summon Search box, then click “Search”
• Modify search by limiting options on left and select relevant resources.

Finding Articles

Miller Library has online and print access to scholarly & peer-reviewed journals, trade publications, newspapers, and magazines in every Cornerstone subject area, accessible through various subscription databases and Miller Library’s website.

To Find Articles through Miller Library’s Website:

1. In the Library Search box enter keywords to search for your subject, then hit “Search”
   1. Modify search by other limiting options on left, and select relevant article
   2. If you are looking specifically for scholarly articles, select Limit to articles from scholarly publications, including peer-review (on left)
2. Alternatively, visit library.cornerstone.edu > Subject Guides to view recommended databases for your field
3. Alternatively, visit library.cornerstone.edu > Databases to view a list of all the databases available to Cornerstone University students

To Find Specific Journal and Newspaper Titles:

1. Select Catalog from the library homepage
2. Change 'Keyword' to 'Journal Title' search
3. Enter the journal or newspaper title you are seeking

To Access Materials Off-Campus

1. Enter your name as it appears on your Cornerstone University ID card
2. Enter your 7-digit ID number preceded by your first initial and a zero or two in order to total 7 digits. For example: John Smith / j0012345.

Subject Guides & Databases for Specific Academic Areas

Miller Library's online Subject guides have been prepared to help shortcut students to appropriate resources for their study, and will direct you to appropriate books, articles, and databases for your needs. 

Finding Books / eBooks

Miller Library has access to 100,000+ books in house, 120,000 more at PRTS and Kuyper College, hundreds of thousands of e-books, and countless additional resources available from libraries nationwide.

To Find Books and E-Books at Miller Library

1. In the Library Homepage Summon Search box enter your information and hit “Search”
   • Select Book / eBook under Content Type (on left)
   • Limit to only eBooks by also selecting Items with full-text online (on left)
   • Modify search by other limiting options (on left)
   • To access E-Books, follow the Off-Campus Access to eResources guidelines below

2. In the Catalog, search for books by Keyword, Subject, Author, etc.

To Find Items from Other Libraries:

From our ILL page:

• The Michigan Electronic Library (MeL) – provides access to print books for Cornerstone students and faculty which can be sourced from participating libraries across the state. Delivery usually takes 1-2 weeks. 
  • You may also bring your Cornerstone ID and second picture ID to participating MeL Visiting Patron libraries (GRPL/KDL) to pick up items directly, though you should first verify that a library participates in the Visiting Patron program.
• InterLibrary Loan (ILL) – provides access to many kinds of materials from libraries across the country, as well allowing distance learners to have items shipped directly to their homes. Items are scanned and emailed when possible or shipped through the mail (note that physical ILL requests should be reserved for situations in which an item is not available any other way).
  • First time distance users should select 'Distance' under the 'Status' dropdown menu of the ILL request page

Use your 'My Library Account' (available from the library homepage) to keep track of and renew books you have requested or checked out.

Zotero (for Citation Help)

Zotero is a free, open-source reference management software that can help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research, storing potential sources and creating bibliographies and citations easily. Visit our Citation Help page to get started with Zotero on your personal device.