LibGuides: Schuyler Bland Memorial Library: Database Tutorials and Guides

Database Information, Guides, and Tutorials

Findaport
From findaport.com:
You can search for port information on over 9,000 ports, terminals and places worldwide. In addition to searching by port name and country, the advanced search capabilities allow search by cargo type, facilities and services available, drydock size and proximity.
You can also find location maps, port plans and photos, and reports of Actual Conditions Experienced (ACE reports) written by shipmasters and others who have visited the ports.
Other useful features allow you to save searches and to bookmark your favourite ports.

Findaport.com Quick Guide
Overview guide to using this resource.

For the login credentials, see the Library's intranet Online Resource page, or contact Jan Edmiston in the Library at Edmistonj@usmma.edu, using your USMMA login credentials.

Clarksons Guide
Access on the VPN. User Guide for the Shipping Intelligence Network (SIN Database), and the World Fleet Register Database

IMO Vega Database

What is Credo Reference?
Tutorial on Credo Reference
Using the Mind Map Tutorial
Explains how to use the Mind Map in Credo Academic Core

Knovel Overview
Overview video of the Knovel e-book system
Basic Search
How to do basic searches in Knovel
My Knovel
Set up and use your personalized My Knovel account
Material Property Search
How to make a Material Property Search in Knovel
Knovel Interactive Equations
How to use the Knovel Interactive Equations function
Knovel Interactive Tools
How to use the Knovel Interactive Tools feature
Interactive Equations Solver
What is Interactive Equations Solver?
Interactive Equations Solver: Functions Palette, Part 1
Using the Interactive Equations Solver Functions Palette, Part 1
Interactive Equations Solver: Functions Palette, Part 2
Using the Interactive Equations Solver Functions Palette, Part 2
Interactive Equations Solver: Arithmetic Palette Tutorial
Using the Interactive Equations Solver Arithmetic Palette

Newsday

Newsday Login Information

Regs4Ships Tutorial

Sea-Web Tutorial
Explains basic features and how to use the Sea-Web Database

Accessing Subscription Resources

Library Subscription and Other Paid Resources: The majority of the Library subscription resources can be accessed via the A-Z List button. Specialized reports require login credentials. Contact Edmistonj@usmma.edu, using your USMMA e-mail address for the login.