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Finding Books
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Evaluating, Using, & Citing Sources
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FAQs for Finding Books
How do I find out if the library has a book?
Does the library have my textbook?
My professor says a book/DVD is on reserve for my class. How do I get it?
How do I locate a physical book on the shelf?
How do I read a call number?
How do I check out a book?
How long can I borrow this book / DVD?
How do I get a book the library doesn't have?
How long does it take to get a book I requested through interlibrary loan?
How can I tell if a book is scholarly?
How do I cite a book?
FAQs for Evaluating, Using, & Citing Sources
How do I cite my sources in ____ Style?
How can I tell if this source is credible?
How can I tell if this source is scholarly / academic?
How can I tell if this source is empirical?
How can I tell if this source is primary or secondary?
How do I do a literature review?
Where can I get help with writing my paper?
How can I avoid accidentally plagiarizing when I write my paper?
FAQs for Finding Articles
How do I get the full text of an article?
Where can I find scholarly articles?
How can I tell if an article is scholarly?
Where can I find news and magazine articles?
How can I find op-ed articles?
I can't find what I'm looking for. How can I get better search results?
Where can I find help for using a specific database?
How do I cite a scholarly article?
How do I access library databases when I'm not on campus?
How do I find print periodicals or microform/microfilm/microfiche?
FAQs about the Library
How do I access library databases when I'm not on campus?
How do I reserve a study room?
Where are the restrooms?
Can I eat food in the library?
How can I get specialized help researching in my major or other subject?
Do you have a fax machine?
What do I do when I receive an email about an article/book I ordered through Interlibrary Loan?
Can I print from my laptop?
How do I print to a color printer?
FAQs for Finding Other Types of Sources
How can I find credible websites?
Where can I find data and statistics?
Where can I find online encyclopedias and dictionaries?
Where can I find images I can use for research?
Where can I find legal information?
Where can I find government publications?
Where can I find biographies?
Can't find what you're looking for? Ask a Librarian:
Contact the Geisel Library Reference Desk
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