Frequently Asked Questions

General: Mathematics Library and Altgeld Hall

Where is the Mathematics Library?
What are the Mathematics Library's hours of operation?
Is parking available?
Who may use the Mathematics Library?
Where are the stacks? Can anyone browse them?
How can patrons contact the Library and Staff?
Altgeld Hall is beautiful; where can I find out more about it?
I hear there is a post office in Altgeld. Where is it?

Finding Information in the Library

Where are the reference books?
What is the I-Share catalog, and where can I receive help using it?
How can I find out if the Mathematics Library has a specific journal and/or a specific issue of a journal?
What databases are available for mathematics research?
How can patrons obtain reference assistance? Is reference assistance available over the phone and/or by e-mail?
I found a citation for a paper in "Proc. A.M.S." That doesn't seem like the entire name; where can I find the full name of the journal?
I have a citation for a paper published in a journal; where can I get the article if the Mathematics Library does not receive the journal?
I'm looking for information about a specific topic in mathematics. Where should I begin searching?
I located a paper in a journal that I really need, but the article is in French and I don't read French. Where can I find an English version?
I have an abstract for a paper, but I would like to find the entire paper. How can I do this?
I'm looking for a paper from a conference. How can I find it?
I have a citation that I'm having trouble figuring out. Which part is the paper title and which is the name of the journal/proceeding/book?
I have an old citation and I need to find the entire paper/article. What should I do?