FAQs

General FAQs

What are the library's hours?
Where is the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL) located?
Can I print and make photocopies in the library?
What types of software and technology are in SSHEL and other libraries?
What are the circulation/loan policies for SSHEL and other libraries on campus?
Where can I find a list of library faculty and staff by name or department?
I'm interested in learning about the libraries services for users with disabilities, is there a webpage with this information?
What is the library's challenged books policy?
If I take classes online or in another city, where can I find information for distance learners?
Are there special collections in SSHEL?
I'm confused by all of the library terms and acronyms. Is there a glossary of library terms?
I'm a teacher and am looking for resources for my classroom. Do you have information about teachers' resources?
Does SSHEL have a room I can reserve for collaboration work / group study?
Which other libraries on campus have social science related material?

My professor told me the class has books and articles on reserve. Where can I search for and access course reserves?
I'm teaching a class and I would like to place books and journal articles on reserve. How can I place materials on reserve?

I want to search for books, journals, and other materials by title, author, subject, keywords, material type, or publication date. Where should I search?
I'm confused about all the library catalogs available in the library. Which library catalog should I use?
I have the call number for a book or journal, where can I search for the location and availability?
Where can I find a list of new books in the library?
If the library does not have a specific article, journal, or book, how do I request a copy?
What is and how do I use Interlibrary Loan?
I would like the library to purchase an item for my research. How can I recommend an item for purchase?

What are reference resources and why would I use them?
Which article database should I use for my research?
What are and where can I find peer-reviewed journals?
What resource can I use to search for dissertations?
How do I manage my citations?
Where can I find information about copyright and scholarly communication?
I would like to meet with a librarian individually for in-depth research assistance. Can I request a research consultation?
I want to contact a librarian who works with a specific subject or department. Is there a list of librarians by subject?

I'm an instructor and I would like a librarian to visit my class and provide an instruction session. Where can I find information about instructional services?
Does the library offer workshops and tutorials about specific topics, including databases and citation management tools?