InfoGuides: Database Mobile Apps: Explore Mobile Databases

Database Platforms for Mobile Viewing

When you use a cell phone to select an EBSCOhost OR Proquest database from the listing on the library's website, Ebsco will automatically return a mobile-responsive website.

EBSCOhost Mobile Access offers A Pocket-Sized, Multi-Function Library Access Tool

Selected databases with mobile apps or value-added apps

Rosetta Stone This link opens in a new window
Note: Rosetta Stone will be migrating to a new platform on November 12, 2024. Activity and progress will not transfer to the new interface. Before November 12, users should note their current Level and Lesson for each language they're learning. After migration, users will need to re-log into their account (using the same credentials as before), re-choose their language, and navigate back to their last activity. Users should not lose any content. For more information and assistance, see this Get Help page.

Provides learning support for 30 different languages, including 50 hours of foundational instructions; core lessons to build on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills; and grammar and vocabulary activities. Note: Users will need to create a free login account before being able to access Rosetta Stone. Instructions on how to connect to the mobile app can be found here. For more information see the Rosetta Stone Libguide.

To download the mobile app for Rosetta Stone, follow these directions:

Go to your App store and search for Rosetta Stone
Download "Learn Languages: Rosetta Stone"
Do not launch the app--open your web browser and go to Rosetta Stone. (OR go to library.gmu.edu. Choose the tab Articles and more, then click on "R" at the top. Scroll down to Rosetta Stone and click on it)
From the log in screen for Rosetta Stone enter your email, password, and language you want to learn, and click Sign In.
Once in Rosetta Stone, click on "Launch Rosetta Stone Language Lessons Version 3".
Remember to completely LOG OFF when finished, or if you want to pick a new language.