Get Help
How do I use the library?
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Ask A Librarian You can contact us any time you have a research
or library-related question, either online with chat, on your home or cell phone, by email, or just
by coming to our reference desks.
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How Do I...? Will guide you through the research
process and assist you in finding various kinds of information and better understanding the
library.
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Finding Materials in the UIUC Library These
pages will explain how to find books, articles and journals, reserves, dissertations, and
movies/videos, as well as how to find items in the Main Stacks, in departmental libraries, at the
Oak Street High Density Storage Facility, and in off-campus (non-UIUC) libraries.
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Course Reserves Print and Electronic reserves.
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Tours of the Library Take a tour of the library,
in-person or virtually!
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Workshops at the Library Hands-on learning covering
topics like how to find books and articles, current awareness, citation management and much
more.
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Webpages and Guides by Subject Guides and
Handouts providing information about locating general and specific information at the
libraries.
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Find a Subject
Specialist
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Library Services for Users with Disabilities
The University Library is committed to providing effective accommodations for students with
disabilities.
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Take Us with you Whether you are across the state or
on the other side of the globe, as a current University of Illinois student or faculty member, you
have access to an array of library resources and services designed to assist you with your research
needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions about
the University Library and finding materials.
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LEARN about the Library A one-stop guide to your research at
the University of Illinois library
