Research Shortcuts

      

Library Questions

• Library FAQs
• Library Hours
• Off Campus Connect / EZproxy
• Library Workshops
• Class LibGuides
• Tutorials & Webcasts: How-to guides for the Library Catalog, SearchWiSE, and more!
• Request a Library Session: for classes at FAU-Boca Campus and Palm Beach State College (Boca Raton Campus) only; faculty and students at other campuses should contact their FAU campus library.

Finding Books and Articles

• SearchWiSE:  one search box provided by FAU Libraries in which you can perform a combined search of databases, electronic resources, the library catalog, etc.
• Library Catalog: find books
• Indexes / Databases: search for articles
• Indexes / Databases by Subject
• Electronic Journals: find an online journal
• Locate Course Reserves
• UBorrow: request materials directly from participating libraries within Florida's State University System
• Interlibrary Loan: request a book from another FAU campus library and also books or articles not owned by FAU

Doing Research

• Research Checklist: try these steps in doing research
• Library Vocabulary:  definitions of commonly used terms in the library
• Subject / Class Guides (LibGuides): find a guide to databases and journals by subject or topic
• Research Consultation: get individual research assistance from an FAU librarian

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