FAQ

PSL-Explore search engine results list online resources (periodicals, eBooks and databases) accessible via both PSL umbrella subscriptions and individual member institution subscriptions.

Users can directly access resources available via a PSL umbrella subscription from all member institution campuses. For individual member institution subscriptions however, direct access is available only from the subscribing institution campus.

Some member institutions also offer remote access (off-campus) to their electronic data resources. Contact their libraries for more information on available resources and how to obtain remote access priviledges: the Collège de France, ENS, ENSAD, Mines-ParisTech, the Observatoire de Paris and Université Paris.

To obtain a user ID and password for PSL umbrella resources, send a request to rs[at]univ-psl.fr along with proof of affiliation at a PSL member institution.

Go to the search bar at the top of the PSL-Explore screen and enter the title you are looking for. Click on the Type of Document list (search engine filter) and choose Books (Livres).

Go to the search bar at the top of the PSL-Explore screen and enter the title and/or the author's name and/or one or more key words - then click on the search icon (blue magnifying glass) or click Enter on your keyboard. Click on the Type of Document list (search engine filter) and choose Articles.

The search engine distinguishes between articles in scholarly journals, press articles (newspapers and magazines) and articles in encyclopedias.

To limit the number of results, use the list of sort filters displayed on the left-hand side of the Search Results screen:

• Only display (documents, online resources, physical objects …)
• Institution
• Type of Document (book, periodical, article, etc.)
• Subject
• Author
• Date of Publication
• Language
• Database (for articles)

Some filters display a limited number of options – click on More Options for the complete list.  

Active filters are displayed at the top of the list of results. You can turn the filter off by clicking on the bleu "X" displayed in the top right-hand side of the screen. 

Knowledge sharing and dissemination is one of PSL's core missions. Our initial goal is to provide the community of PSL students, faculty, researchers, and staff with the broadest and deepest access possible to PSL member institution holdings and data. Once we have achieved that goal, we will focus on giving a broader audience and the general public online access to significant publications and reflections by our most promising researchers.