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 get off-campus access to electronic resources such as a database?
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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
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
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... ... read more
I need to make copies. Where are the photocopiers located?
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We have scanners that serve as photocopiers for digitization of magazines, images, notes, and articles. Once you have scanned your... ... 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
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
Will I be fined for overdue, lost, or damaged interlibrary loan (ILL) materials?
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During the COVID-19 Closure: Due dates are pushed back, no new fines. This will be the case until the University resumes normal class... ... 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 100 miles of UMD can apply for a courtesy card at the Circulation desk. Please bring a government-issued... ... 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
How do I borrow materials from other libraries?
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Get It is a service where UMD students, faculty, and staff can ask for delivery of materials from UMN System Libraries. Log into our... ... read more
How will I be notified about my interlibrary loan (ILL) request?
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When your articles are posted, you will be notified by email. If an article cannot be posted to the server, we email it to the address... ... 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
What is a citation, and what can I do with one?
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You can also view "Cite Your Sources" A citation is a crucial part of finding articles in databases and requesting them through... ... 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 (ILL)?
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Types of materials available through interlibrary loan include books, journal articles, dissertations, and government publications. It... ... 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 (ILL) 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 for technical problems is to consult the ITSS computer consultant at the first-floor service desk in the library... ... read more