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How do I reserve a group study room in the Learning Commons of the Main Library?
Last Updated: Dec 10, 2023 |
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Where do I look for lost and found items in the Main Library?
Last Updated: Aug 29, 2025 |
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Views: 1084
What words entered the English language the year I was born?
Last Updated: Apr 21, 2025 |
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Is there a place online to see the digital signs that rotate in the Main Library? I keep missing the sign I want to see!
Last Updated: Jan 04, 2024 |
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- Technology
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Views: 205
Is there a place in the Main Library where I can get some privacy to have a phone call or an online meeting?
Last Updated: Sep 03, 2025 |
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How can I access The New York Times?
Last Updated: Apr 21, 2025 |
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- Articles (Journals, Newspapers)
- Collections
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Views: 690
How can I access The Chronicle of Higher Education?
Last Updated: Apr 21, 2025 |
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- Collections
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Views: 211
Is it true that there are a pair of Spock's ears in Special Collections and Archives?
Last Updated: Apr 21, 2025 |
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Does the library have ghosts?
Last Updated: Apr 21, 2025 |
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How can I donate to the Libraries?
Last Updated: Dec 14, 2023 |
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Views: 223
As a student, how can I get a job at one of the libraries on campus?
Last Updated: Apr 21, 2025 |
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Are there group study spaces that can be reserved around campus (not in the library)?
Last Updated: Sep 02, 2025 |
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How do I print in the Main Library?
Last Updated: Aug 29, 2025 |
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What are the hours for the Food for Thought Café in the Main Library?
Last Updated: Sep 04, 2025 |
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Views: 6262
Can I check out a laptop?
Last Updated: Apr 21, 2025 |
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Where can I scan or photocopy items in the Main Library?
Last Updated: Jun 22, 2025 |
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What do students need to know about plagiarism?
Last Updated: Apr 21, 2025 |
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Where is a fax machine I can use?
Last Updated: Dec 10, 2023 |
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- Facilities & Equipment
- Services
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Views: 2901
How do I reserve a group study room in the Learning Commons of the Main Library?
Last Updated: Dec 10, 2023 |
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- Facilities & Equipment
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Views: 2435
How can I get a library card?
Last Updated: Jun 25, 2025 |
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- Borrowing
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Views: 2418
I received a recall notice. What does this mean?
Last Updated: Apr 21, 2025 |
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- Borrowing
- Policies
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Views: 2037

I'm having trouble with off-campus access to the Libraries' resources. Can you help me troubleshoot?
Last Updated: Dec 02, 2025 |
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What do these academic words mean?
Last Updated: Sep 26, 2025 |
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Views: 170
What are my transportation options to get to the Main Library?
Last Updated: Sep 09, 2025 |
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Views: 248
I can’t find the item I need but I know you have it. How do I create a request?
Last Updated: Sep 08, 2025 |
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Views: 33
How do I request a book (or other library item) be placed on hold for me?
Last Updated: Sep 08, 2025 |
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Views: 355
Does the library still have a microfilm and/or microfiche reader?
Last Updated: Sep 05, 2025 |
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- About the Libraries
- AudioVisual & Microfilm
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Views: 39
What are the hours for the Food for Thought Café in the Main Library?
Last Updated: Sep 04, 2025 |
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- Facilities & Equipment
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Views: 6262
What computers and software are available in the Main Library Learning Commons (1st floor) and ITC (2nd floor)?
Last Updated: Sep 03, 2025 |
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- Technology
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Views: 707
Is there a place in the Main Library where I can get some privacy to have a phone call or an online meeting?
Last Updated: Sep 03, 2025 |
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Views: 237
Where can I print something larger than a regular (8.5" x 11) sheet of paper?
Last Updated: Sep 03, 2025 |
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- Services
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Views: 231

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