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Databases A-Z

Internal UCI Libraries resource guide about the Databases A-Z list and database assets.

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Overview

Resource icons are small images that help convey additional info about an asset. The Libraries use resource icons to denote access to electronic resources on LibGuides and the Databases A-Z list. These icons help users identify resources that are available to them based on their status.

Icons can be assigned to the following asset types:

  • Databases
  • Links
  • Books from the Catalog
  • Documents/Files

Access icons

Icons

Each asset on a guide should be assigned one of the following icons:
 

 Open lock icon (Open lock icon): Access available to all.

Closed lock icon (Closed lock icon): Access available to all on-campus. Off-campus access requires VPN (active UCInetID).

UCI icon (UCI icon): Access requires an active UCInetID and password.

 

Notes

  • Text definition appears upon mouseover/hover.
  • There is an Access Key box available on the Reusable Boxes, Widgets, and more guide that you can add (map) to your guides.
  • Icon images are available in Springshare's Image Manager: (1) LibApps > Image Manager > Shared Library > Access Icons, or (2) LibGuides > Content > Image Manager > Shared Library > Access Icons.