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| Find books
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The library catalog is a record of
all the items owned by the library. Click on Catalog
from the library's homepage. You may search by keyword, subject, title
or author. For books not owned by SPL, check other
library catalogs and/or WorldCat.
Books not at the SPL can be obtained using Interlibrary
Loan (ILL). |
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| Locate a book
in the library? |
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Each book has a specific call number, located at the bottom of
its spine, which indicates its location on the library shelves. For books
with narrow spines, the call number is located on the front, top
left corner. Read the call number in alpha-numeric order, from the top
down. Books with beginning call numbers A-HB are on the first floor.
Books with beginning call numbers HC–Z are on the second floor.
To find your book, check the call numbers of the book against the
call numbers on the sides of the shelves and narrow your search accordingly.
See also map of Library
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| Find articles on a
topic? |
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You can use the library's databases to find articles on your topic.
Click on Databases
from the library's homepage. You can choose a database by clicking
on a relevant subject area. The most frequently used databases for
finding articles on a topic are Academic Search Complete
and Academic OneFile, which contain articles and citations from periodicals
across a range of subject areas. |
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| Find an article if
it's not full-text in the database? |
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When an article is not full-text in the online database
you are searching, you have access to the article through one of these
other sources:
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- print/microform collections in the library
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Many of the databases have a link labeled "Check for Full Text "
or "Click Here to Check for Full text." This is requestint that the computer
check to see if the full text of this article is available in another database
or in the library's print collection of journals. If the title is found, look
at the date range(s) listed, and compare with the date your article was
published. If it is available in print or microform it will be found in the
library. If it is available in another database click on the database link
and search for the article.
If we do not have the title or date you need, you can request the
article using InterLibrary
Loan. It may take a few days for your article to arrive.
If there is not link to check for full tex you
can search our periodicals collection by clicking on Periodicals from
the library's homepage. Type the title of the magazine, journal, or newspaper
in the search box. |
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| Find out if the library
has a particular journal, magazine, or newspaper? |
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Click on Periodicals
from the library homepage. Search for the title of the journal,
magazine, or newspaper. If we have the periodical online or in hardcopy/microform,
the title will be listed. Otherwise, we do not have the title in any
format. You can request an article through InterLibrary
Loan the if we do not have it.
NOTE: Be sure to check the dates listed on the results screen with
the date the article was published to verify we will have the issue
you need. |
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Select a database?
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Click on Databases from the library's homepage. You
can choose a database by clicking on By
Title and reading the short description of each database.
Databases are also grouped by subject, to see a list of databases
appropriate for your topic click on By
Subject, Discipline or Format and select a relevant subject area
. The most frequently used databases for finding articles on a topic
are Academic Search Complete and Expanded
Academic ASAP which contain articles and citations from periodicals
across a range of subject areas. |
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| Determine if a source
is "scholarly"? |
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Most often the use of the term "scholarly" refers to journals
which are peer-reviewed, but it might be possible to find a "scholarly"
article in a non-peer-reviewed journal. If an article is written by
an expert in the field and cites primary sources it might qualify
as "scholarly." Your professor must be the ultimate authority.
See the guide Evaluating
Research Sources |
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| Find scholarly journal
articles? |
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See the guide Finding
Scholarly Articles |
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| Evaluate a web site?
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See the guide, Evaluating
Research Sources |
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| Cite books,
articles, etc.? |
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For a quick guide to citing basic sources such as full-text articles
in library databases and print materials, see our Citation
Guides. For in-depth assistance, contact the Writing
Center. Be sure to check with your professor about any specific
citation rules they may want you to follow. |
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| Make a reference appointment
with a librarian? |
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For major research projects like capstone you may request a one
hour reference appointment. During this time a reference librarian will assist
you in your research. Contact Reference
Services via online, phone, or in person.
**Often individual appointments are not necessary as
the on duty reference librarian may be able to provide the assistance you need** |
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| How do I? |
| Renew my books
online? |
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- Go to the library home page and select "Renew Books" link under My Library.
- Type your SEU username and password in the space provided and click on the "Submit" button.
- Under My Record, click directly on the message that indicates, "Items currently checked out".
- Select the items you wish to renew, and click on the "Renew Items" button, or the "Renew All" button.
Materials that have been renewed more than twice are not eligible for renewal.
In addition, items on hold for another patron or those recalled for reserves,
or items that are currently on reserve are not eligible for renewal. The system
will not allow renewals if your books are overdue, if you accrue more than $50
in fines, or if your library privilege has expired. Courtesy Borrowers, please
call (448-8469) or come by the Circulation desk to renew your library items.
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| Borrow library materials if I am not currently faculty,
staff or a student at SEU? |
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See Courtesy Borrowers |
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Borrow library materials
if I am an alumnus? |
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See Courtesy
Borrowers |
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| Borrow materials which are not in the SPL collection? |
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If the library does not own an item you
need,
you may request it through Interlibrary
Loan. Books, journal articles, and media can be requested. |
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| Check out materials? |
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Bring your SEU ID or Courtesy Borrowers card along with the items
you wish to check out to the circulation desk. There is also a Self Check machine
by the elevator available for use; follow the instructions on the screen. |
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| Return Materials? |
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Materials may be returned in person to the circulation desk during library
hours or in the outdoor book drop anytime. Materials may also be mailed to the
library. The postmark serves as the return date. |
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| Find out how long materials may
be checked out? |
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See Borrowing Privileges |
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| Find out how many items I am allowed to check
out? |
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See Borrowing
Privileges |
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| Find out how much are overdue
fines? |
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See Overdue Fines |
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| Discuss or appeal a library fine? |
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You may complete a Fine Appeal Form which is available from the circulation
desk supervisor. |
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| Pay my library fines? |
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See Overdue
Fines |
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| Place a hold on a book? |
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- Search the online catalog to find the book you would like placed
on hold. The book must have a current status of
DUE __-__-__ or “No copies available.”
- Click on “Place a Hold” or “Request,” depending on which
view screen you are in.
- Fill in your full name and SEU ID, along with a Cancel if not filled by date,
if applicable.
- Click “Submit.” A message will display if your request is successful.
You will be contacted by phone or by e-mail as soon as the book is returned and
available.
The Circulation Desk will hold the book for 5 days, awaiting pickup,
after which time it will be reshelved.
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| Get a Texshare Card? |
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Texshare cards are available through the circulation desk for
currently enrolled students, faculty and staff.
See TexShare |
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| Borrow books from UT or other area libraries? |
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You can borrow books from other area libraries if you have a
TexShare card. See TexShare for
more information.
*Note: A TexShare card does not give you remote access
to a library's online databases. |
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Find items my professor has on reserve? |
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You may find out what items your professor has placed on reserve by searching
the Online
Catalog. To check out the item ask at the circulation desk. |
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| How do I? |
| Donate items to the library? |
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The SPL accepts gifts or donations according to stated policy. See Donation
of Materials |
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| Request an item to be purchased by the library? |
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You may request an item using our online
form or by contacting the Subject
Librarian. |
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Access library databases from off-campus?
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If you are a current SEU student, faculty, or staff
member, you will need your SEU login and password to access databases from off-campus.
For more information see Off-Campus
Access |
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| Watch a DVD or video in the library? |
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VCR and DVD player are located on the first floor in the Media Stack area
adjacent to the student Lounge. Additional viewing equipment is located in Room
210 and 211 for group viewing. See Library
Map |
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| Find out what records are kept about
me by the library? |
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See Confidentiality
of Library Records |
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| Reserve a group study area? |
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See Group Study Areas |
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| Find a Subject Librarian? |
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Librarians are listed with subject areas on the Library Faculty
Directory |
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| Request a library instruction session? |
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See Scheduling a library instruction session |
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| Request a library tour? |
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Contact Instructional Services Librarian |
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