Top 10 Things You Need to Know

10. ID + Barcode = Library Access. Your U of R student ID card (with a barcode) is your Library card.

9.  College libraries use an alphanumeric classification system AKA Library of Congress Classification. It's different from your high school or public library. Just remember, books on similar subjects are shelved together. So, when you find one really great book, browse for other gems!

8.  Google doesn’t have everything.  Hard to imagine, but Google provides access to only about 1% of what’s “out there” on the web. Learn to use other tools to find information that’s “invisible” to Google.

7.  The Library is here for you 24/7! The Library itself is open nearly 100 hours a week, BUT our article databases never sleep. They're available anytime—you just need your myRedlands username and password.

6.  We have books, journals, article databases, and more. With over 300,000 books, access to more than 28,000 journals online, and over 50 article databases, you're good to go!

5.  If we don't have it, we'll get it! Talk to your librarian about Interlibrary Loan to learn more.

4.  Course Reserves are here! Readings assigned for your classes are often electronically available via Course Reserves.

3.  It's your library - use it! Use it to study, do research (of course!), catch-up with friends, work on group projects, or just sit back, relax, and have a cup of coffee and a snack from the Bulldog Café.

2.  Need help online? Need in-person assistance? For quick help look for the Contact Us tab on our web pages--We can help via chat, email, and over the phone. For in-depth research assistance make an appointment with your librarian, or stop by during office hours.

1.  ASK! The best resource in the library is your LIBRARIAN!  We have office hours.