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Help With Library Research   
How do I get started on my research paper?    
How do I find books on my topic?    
How do I find magazine or journal articles on my topic?    
My search has too many results; how can I narrow it?    
My search has too few results; how can I broaden it?    
My search finds nothing; what am I doing wrong?    
How do I cite my sources?    
Are the WebCT Online Library Research Skills modules available after I graduate?    
How do I get help from a reference librarian?    

Research Databases & Online Journals   
How do I get to the library databases?    
How do I access databases from off-campus?    
How do I get full text for an article?    
How can I tell if the library has an online, electronic journal?    
Are library databases available after I graduate?    
Which databases are appropriate for my topic?    

Computers   
How do I log on to the library computers?    
What software is available on the library computers?    
How do I check my email?    
How do I check out a laptop?    
Where can I plug in my personal laptop?    
Will my laptop work with the university's wireless network?    
How do I save to a flash drive?    

Borrowing and Renewing Materials   
Do I need a library card?    
Is there a limit to how many books I can borrow at one time?    
How do I see what I have checked out and renew materials online?    
How many times can I renew something?    
Does the library charge fines for overdue materials?    
What if I need a book that's checked out?    
What if I need something that the library doesn't own?    
Do I need a TexShare card?    

Printing & Photocopying   
How much does it cost to print from the library computers?    
Where are the library photocopiers?    
How much does it cost to make photocopies?    
Can I make copies from microfilm and microfiche?    

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