Accessing the E-Library and Research Databases

Accessing the E-Library and Research Databases

Who is this for?  All learners conducting research or study.

The Miva E-Library is an online resource centre that gives you access to e-books, journals, research papers, articles, and academic databases to support your learning and research. Whether you are working on an assignment, conducting research, or exploring a new topic, it is built to support your success.

How to access it

Go directly to library.miva.university, or reach it from the Miva website: visit miva.edu.ng, find the Miva E-Library section, and click Access Miva E-Library.

What the E-Library offers

  • 24/7 access from anywhere with an internet connection.

  • A user-friendly interface for searching books, journals, and research materials by title, author, or keyword.

  • Up-to-date scholarly articles and research across disciplines.

  • An extensive collection of e-books, journals, theses, and other resources.

  • Remote learning support, with no need to visit a physical library.

  • Citation support to help you generate and manage citations.

Available research databases

Database

Coverage

JSTOR

Scholarly journals, books, and primary sources.

ScienceDirect

Research articles in science, technology, engineering, and health.

Emerald

Journals in business, management, education, and social sciences.

DOAJ

Free, peer-reviewed open access journals.

DOAB

Open access academic books.

NCBI

Biomedical and life sciences research.

EThOS

UK doctoral theses.

OPAC

The university's library catalogue.

Making the most of it

  • Use the search feature to find resources quickly.

  • Explore the different databases and collections.

  • Draw on library resources when preparing assignments and examinations.

  • Visit regularly to stay updated with new materials.

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Need help?  If you have trouble accessing the E-Library or research databases, contact the Learner Success Team at success@miva.university.


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