Research Shortcuts

Library Questions

• Library Hours
• Off Campus Connect / EZproxy
• Library Workshops
• Class Web Pages
• Request a Library Session: for classes at FAU-Boca Campus and PBCC-South only

Finding Books and Articles

• Library Catalog: find books
• Indexes / Databases: search for articles
• Indexes / Databases by Subject
• Online Journals: find an online journal
• Locate Course Reserves
• Interlibrary Loan: this service orders 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

• Chat: available through Yahoo, Google Talk, MSN, and Meebo
• Email: lyref@fau.edu
• Text: 66746, then start message with faulib and a space
• Phone: (561) 297-3785