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Yes… I guess it’s happened to all of us. You make a trip all the way to the library, and then realize that the book you want is nowhere to be found.
Before leaving in frustration, try one of these steps:
Look around the surrounding shelves a bit. It’s possible that the book was inadvertently [...]
How do I access databases from off-campus?
By libraryhacks On March 21, 2008 · 1 Comment · In Database Tip, Duke researchers, Question of the Week
To get to databases or e-journals from off-campus, be sure to go through the library website in order to be recognized as a Duke user. Going directly to a bookmarked e-resource will not work.
Try logging in using any one of these methods:
Start at the database or
How do I cite sources?
By libraryhacks On March 14, 2008 · 4 Comments · In Citing Sources, Question of the Week, Research Help, Tips for students
There is a citation help guide available through the library website.
The section on the left explains how to cite sources within your paper. The section on the right explains how to compile a list of references at the end of your paper. Styles covered in this guide include: MLA, APA, Turabian, Chicago, [...]
Check whether a footstool or any other object (sleeping student?) is obstructing one of the aisles Press the reset button If that doesn’t help, either IM a Librarian or call the Circulation desk at (919) 660-5870 to let us know which shelf is stuck (we’ll need the call number area). A phone is [...]
I guess you have the Call Number and Title, but now you’re wondering where to go? Given the ongoing construction at Perkins, this is a very common question – and fortunately easy to answer!
* For Perkins/Bostock Libraries:
Most books are located either on Perkins Lower Level 2 or
How do I look for specific books, journals or movies in the catalog?
By libraryhacks On February 14, 2008 · Leave a Comment · In Catalog Tip, Question of the Week, Tips for students
It may sound like a lot of questions rolled into one, but the process for locating resources in various formats is fairly consistent.
* Basic Search:
From the library homepage, type the title into the search box under the catalog tab. Choose “Title begins with” from the drop down menu, and click “Go”. [...]
Where is the best place to find information on a specific subject?
By libraryhacks On February 7, 2008 · 1 Comment · In Question of the Week, Research Help, Tips for students
There are a number of ways to approach a subject search, and I’d recommend exploring all of these options:
Subject guides: These guides can be found through the library website, and introduce multiple resources which are particularly useful for specific subject areas. They have been created by our own subject librarians, and can [...]
I need a specific article. How do I get it?
By libraryhacks On January 28, 2008 · 1 Comment · In Catalog Tip, Question of the Week, Research Help, Tips for students
Not a problem… we get asked this question a lot!
If you already have the citation (author, title, journal name, etc.) , you can look up the journal title in the E-Journal Finder.
If we have no online full text, click the link to search the catalog for print or microfilm. Need help [...]
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