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Help With Library Research
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My search has too many results; how can I narrow it?
My search has too few results; how can I broaden it?
My search finds nothing; what am I doing wrong?
How do I cite my sources?
Are the WebCT Online Library Research Skills modules available after I graduate?
How do I get help from a reference librarian?
Research Databases & Online Journals
How do I get to the library databases?
How do I access databases from off-campus?
How do I get full text for an article?
How can I tell if the library has an online, electronic journal?
Are library databases available after I graduate?
Which databases are appropriate for my topic?
Computers
How do I log on to the library computers?
What software is available on the library computers?
How do I check my email?
How do I check out a laptop?
Where can I plug in my personal laptop?
Will my laptop work with the library's wireless network?
How do I save to a CD?
Borrowing and Renewing Materials
Do I need a library card?
Is there a limit to how many books I can borrow at one time?
How do I see what I have checked out and renew materials online?
How many times can I renew something?
Does the library charge fines for overdue materials?
What if I need a book that's checked out?
What if I need something that the library doesn't own?
Do I need a TexShare card?
Printing & Photocopying
How much does it cost to print from the library computers?
Where are the library photocopiers?
How much does it cost to make photocopies?
Can I make copies from microfilm and microfiche?
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