How Do I...?

The How Do I...? page is a group of frequently asked questions with simple answers. It is intended to answer basic questions about the library and its services and resources.

Video tutorials are available for some topics. To play the video tutorial, click on the play  icon.

Locating and Using Resources

• Find Full Text Articles? 
  
• Find eBooks?
• Find Out if a Book, Journal, etc. is in the Library?
  
• Choose a Database?
• Find a LibGuide?
• Access Library Resources from Off-Campus?
• Find Help Sheets and Tutorials?
• Use the Pull and Hold service to checkout items from Joyner Library or the Music Library? (video)

Library Services

• Print Posters?
• Make Photocopies?
• Find services and resources for Distance Education faculty?
  

Borrowing Policies

• Borrow digital camcorders, digital cameras, and laptops?
• Renew my books?
• Find out how long I can borrow materials and what the renewal policies are?
• Order Books and Articles?
• Place an Item Request (aka hold/recall)?
  

Getting to the Library

• Get to the Library?
• Know Where to Park?

Research Issues

• Get started with library research?
• Read a Journal Citation?
• Cite Sources in my Paper?
• Understand copyright?
• Learn more about the NIH Public Access Policy?
• Learn more about RSS feeds and readers?
  

Other Questions

• This journal is not on the shelf. Where might it be?
  
• • Ask a reference librarian for help. Journals could be at the bindery, checked out to a faculty member, or being used in the building. A librarian will know how to help you.
• Where is the closest place to get coffee or a drink?
• • Blimpie is located in the Health Sciences Building on the first floor between the Laupus Library and College of Allied Health Sciences. Several other restaurants are located within one mile of the Health Sciences Building.

Need Further Assistance?

• Technical Support - Information for people having problems accessing our resources.
• Contact Us - Ask questions by email, phone, or instant message, or set up an appointment with a librarian.