Library Tools and Services

Here are some links to some guides that will help you get started using the library resources:

My Account
Course Reserves
Borrowing Materials
Library Contact Points
Ask-A-Librarian
Off-Campus Access
Technology & Support
Library Virtual Tour

The Catalog

Here are some links to some guides that will help you get started using the library catalog:

Field Searching
Basic Search
Advanced Search
Title Search
Author Search
Subject Search
Locating Library Books
Understanding Call Numbers
Finding videos in the catalog

View the full library catalog guide here.

The Databases

Start by reading the Database Inroduction Guide.

View individual Database Guides The database guides will help you understand different types of databases and provide skills to navigate and locate information within these databases. here!

Search for a guide by your library instructor or other guide authors.

Access your Class Guides Class Guides are created to help you with assignments for your specific class and instructor. The guides include library aspects of your assignments, information resources, and tips for finding materials efficiently and effectively. here!

Access the Department Research Guides Department Research Guides define standard information retrieval tools for a specific department. Each guide was created and is maintained by the library liaison for that department. We encourage you to recommend resources for the guides. here!

Access your research guides The research guides have subject related content and techniques for finding and using information to develop papers and other projects. here!

Access your writing guides The writing guides will help you understand different types of written documents and provide skills to improve your writing. here!

See all Research and Writing Guides!