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Library Gateway

http://www.library.uiuc.edu/

Library Help

http://www.library.uiuc.edu/libraryhelp.html

How do I use the library?

• Ask A Librarian You can contact us any time you have a research or library-related question, either online with chat, on your home or cell phone, by email, or just by coming to our reference desks.
• How Do I...?   Will guide you through the research process and assist you in finding various kinds of information and better understanding the library.
• Finding Materials in the UIUC Library   These pages will explain how to find books, articles and journals, reserves, dissertations, and movies/videos, as well as how to find items in the Main Stacks, in departmental libraries, at the Oak Street High Density Storage Facility, and in off-campus (non-UIUC) libraries.
• Course Reserves Print and Electronic reserves.
• Tours of the Library Take a tour of the library, in-person or virtually!
• Workshops at the Library Hands-on learning covering topics like how to find books and articles, current awareness, citation management and much more.
• Webpages and Guides by Department Guides and Handouts providing information about locating general and specific information at the libraries.
• Find a Subject Specialist 
• Library Services for Users with Disabilities  The University Library is committed to providing effective accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Take Us with you  Whether you are across the state or on the other side of the globe, as a current University of Illinois student or faculty member, you have access to an array of library resources and services designed to assist you with your research needs.
• Frequently Asked Questions  Frequently Asked Questions about the University Library and finding materials.
• LEARN about the Library A one-stop guide to your research at the University of Illinois library

 Guides to Resources

http://www.library.uiuc.edu/learn/basics/guides.html

The following Guides and Handouts provide information about locating general and specific information at the libraries. 

Webpages and Guides by Department

Departmental libraries create webpages that provide instructional resources for students and instructors, including research guides, subject guides, database guides, and class guides.

Class Materials by Course

Many librarians create webpages for course-integrated instruction for their students to access as preparation for the instruction session or as a supplement to the in-person instruction. The resources are organized by course name and number.

Online Catalog Searching Guides

Guides for searching the online catalog to find books, journals, and other materials at the libraries.

How Do I...?

Prepared for undergraduates, this online guide gives detailed instructions on how to find books, articles, reserves, and gives instructions on how to evaluate resources.

Finding Materials in the Library

Details how to find specific books and articles, dissertations, and items in particular locations.

Resources for Visitors

Instructional services for visitors, maps, and parking information.

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