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How do I use the library?
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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.
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How Do I...? Will
guide you through the research process and assist you in finding various kinds of information and
better understanding the library.
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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.
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Course Reserves Print and
Electronic reserves.
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Tours of the Library Take a
tour of the library, in-person or virtually!
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Workshops at the Library
Hands-on learning covering topics like how to find books and articles, current awareness, citation
management and much more.
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Webpages and Guides by
Department Guides and Handouts providing information about locating general and specific
information at the libraries.
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Find a
Subject Specialist
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Library Services for Users
with Disabilities The University Library is committed to providing effective
accommodations for students with disabilities.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about the University Library and finding materials.
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LEARN about the Library A one-stop
guide to your research at the University of Illinois library
