How do I find citations or full-text articles?
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The library has an extensive collection of over 200 databases. These databases can serve as indexes for citations and abstracts, as well... ... read more
How do I read the call number on a book?
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The Kathryn A. Martin Library uses the Library of Congress Classification System to organize our collections. The books are found on the... ... read more
How do I find a video or DVD, a musical score, or a book in the Children's Collection?
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Open the Library Catalog. Enter your term(s) in the search box and click search. Once the search has completed, your results appear.... ... read more
I am off campus and need access a library digital resource (such as a database or materials on electronic reserve). How do I do that?
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If you are a UMD student or a UMD staff or faculty member, you can connect to library databases through EZproxy or with VPN access. Find... ... read more
I need to make copies. Where are the photocopiers located?
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We have a selection of scanners that serve as photocopiers for digitization of magazines, images, notes, and articles. Once you have... ... read more
What's the difference between a scholarly journal and a magazine?
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SCHOLARLY JOURNALS POPULAR MAGAZINES Journal articles will always have bibliographies and end/footnotes. Articles may lack... ... read more
Where are the books and periodicals stored in the library?
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The Best Seller Collection is located on the first floor of the library. This collection contains popular and noteworthy fiction and... ... read more
What is a peer-reviewed journal?
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When an instructor requires students to find journal articles, he or she will usually expect articles from peer-reviewed journals. Peer... ... read more
Will I be fined for overdue, lost, or damaged interlibrary loan materials?
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If Martin Library is assessed fees for late or damaged interlibrary loan items, those fees will be passed on to the borrower.... ... read more
How do I find a book in the library?
You can find a book by searching the Library Catalog. The search box for the library is located on the Library home page. Click on the... ... read more
I am a community member. How do I get a library card if I’m not affiliated with UMD?
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Community users who live within one hundred miles of UMD can apply for a courtesy card at the Circulation desk. Please bring a... ... read more
How do I borrow materials from other libraries? What is the difference between Interlibrary Loan and "Get It!"?
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The Kathryn A. Martin Library provides both Get It and Interlibrary Loan services to obtain books and articles for UMD students, staff,... ... read more
How will I be notified about my interlibrary loan request?
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You will be notified by email when articles you have requested have been posted. Articles that we are unable to post to the server are... ... read more
What is a citation, and what can I do with one?
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A citation is a crucial part of finding articles in databases and requesting them through interlibrary loan. Here is a citation written... ... read more
How do I cite a book, CD, website, or journal article?
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When you read an article/book/website and use the author's words or ideas in your paper, you must give the author credit in the form of... ... read more
What can I request through interlibrary loan?
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Types of materials available through interlibrary loan include books, journal articles, dissertations, and government publications. It... ... read more
I need to meet with my department reference librarian, or my subject librarian, for research assistance.
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Every UMD student, faculty member, and department has a personal subject librarian who is dedicated to answering questions and providing... ... read more
Where are the magazines and journals located?
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Physical copies of magazines and periodicals are stored in the Library Annex. (See maps.) Issues are organized alphabetically and by... ... read more
How much does interlibrary loan cost?
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Most materials are available without charge to the patron. The library pays up to $35 in addition to shipping and copyright fees to... ... read more
How do I report technical or computer problems?
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A good first step is to consult the ITSS computer consultant at the first-floor service desk in the library, 218-726-8858. Additional... ... read more