Quick start guide
This summary guide will get you started with some of the most important links to know when looking for Library resources. This guide will help you get the most out of your Library experience. The How Do I...? guide is also a great place to start.
Expert help
Borrow books and more
- Log in to your account to reserve materials, access Interlibrary Loans (ILL), and view the status of anything you've checked out
- Search the catalogue for books, journal articles, databases, and anything else in our collection
- Get off-campus access to subscription materials like journals, databases, and e-books only available to Library users
- Not finding what you need? Request a purchase for our collections.
- Conduct research in our collections
Library spaces
- Find a collaborative space on the Commons Ground (note: Commons Ground is closed for renovation during the Fall 2024 semester)
- Find a quiet space on the second floor of Hege Academic Commons
- Already know which space you'd like? Go ahead and reserve a room
Technology
- Check out equipment you may need for papers, projects, or research
- Learn about the various kinds of software that can help you with research, study, data analysis, A/V editing, and digital projects and find out how to access it
- Access software on public machines throughout Hege Academic Commons
- Stuck? Submit a ticket to ITS or consult with a peer mentor at the STARS Desk; you may also speak to a librarian at any time
Teaching
- Get teaching and course support for Canvas (faculty | students)
- Find and book a classroom space with the setup and technology that suits your needs
