G.I.V.E.S. - Global Interlending Verification Enquiry Service
G.I.V.E.S. is a project to provide additional help to researchers interested in
identifying and accessing foreign language materials. The project is the result of a
cooperative arrangement between the
Slavic Reference Service and the
Global Studies Library. Scholars often find that they need materials in
languages other than English, but frequently they are unable to obtain these materials either
because they don't know where to look, or the transliteration of the title and/or author is
incorrect. In addition to working with the Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Department
of the University Library to provide materials, the G.I.V.E.S. project will attempt to verify
problem citations in a number of languages.
Access to G.I.V.E.S. resources
Please select the guide of your choice beneath the GIVES Guides header in the right-hand column.
You will find both bibliographies to help identify materials, and a search form to help you access
the materials you have identified if necessary.
What We Do
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Identify and lend materials in our collection. Identify libraries that hold
materials you need. We will search to find libraries in the U.S. and other countries that can
lend or copy the title you need if it is not in our collection.
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Correct citations. Oftentimes, titles are not fully or correctly cited in the
existing bibliographic literature. Our staff are trained to search for the correct form of
the citation, ensuring that you get the material you need.
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Order materials. In some cases if you need a specific title and it is not
held in the United States, we will try to order a copy of the material. When it is received,
we will notify you. You will then be able to borrow the material.
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Suggest reference materials you might find relevant for your work.
Unfortunately, we cannot be held responsible for the completeness or accuracy of Internet
information. We do not compile bibliographies on specific topics (see below).
What We Don't Do
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Charge a fee. The Slavic Reference Service is a federally funded agency as
is the Center for Global Studies. There is no charge for our search services. However,
we are not a document delivery service. Should you need a copy of some material from our
collection you will be directed to our Interlibrary Loan Department for further information.
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Obtain certain kinds of materials, specifically archival materials and full text
of dissertations. Dissertation abstracts can be obtained.
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Recommend particular books on a topic. We are all reference librarians with
subject expertise in a variety of areas. None of us are experts in all areas. Our
expertise lies in our familiarity with bibliographic material. Therefore, we are not qualified to
suggest a specific book in a subject area over some other work.
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Supply detailed genealogical information. Our library is not equipped to
handle detailed genealogical requests. We will be happy to identify place names and try to
identify maps.
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