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Finding Materials
- Is my article available in full text? How do I find full text articles?
- Which database should I use to find information on my Topic?
- How do I search for books and other materials
available in the Libraries?
- How can I Find Research Resources for my Speech Topic?
- How can I find:
- Videos
- Book Reviews
- Other Materials (Audio and Music, Dissertations, Newspapers, etc…)
- My Instructor told me that my assigned reading
is on “Course Reserves”. How
can I access items on Course Reserves?
Borrowing Materials
- How do I renew a book I have checked out?
- How can I get a list of what I have checked out from the library? / View my library record? / Check my borrower information online?
- How do I order books and other materials from another Penn State campus?
- Can I get books, articles and other materials from other universities? (Ohio State, Michigan, Yale, etc.)
Technology and Computers
- Can I search the library databases and e-journals from off-campus?
- How do I use EndNote with library databases?
- How do I connect my laptop to the library's network (wireless or open port)? / Where can I check out a laptop?
- Does the library have wireless access?
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- How do I format my bibliography? / How do I cite something in APA/MLA/Chicago style?
- What is a “scholarly/refereed/peer-reviewed” journal and how can I tell the difference between a “scholarly” and a “popular” resource?
- How do I search for Scholarly Journals?
- Don’t see your question here? Try
these sites
- Gateway Commons Extended FAQ (more questions and answers)
- Lending Services Frequently Asked Questions (information on obtaining a library card, updating your address, borrowing materials, etc…)
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