FAU Libraries Research Shortcuts


Books & Articles

Finding Resources in the Library: Catalog
  Find and locate books, e-books, periodicals in print, government documents, multi-media and other library materials
Articles: Indexes & Databases
  Connect to databases and indexes to find articles, journals, abstracts, online primary sources, and online reference books
E-journals
  Search and browse by individual journal, magazine, or newspaper title or by subject: coverage may vary
Course Reserves
  Online access to reading materials placed on reserve by course instructors: video reserves located at the Media Center
Getting Materials that aren't at FAU: Interlibrary Loan
  Request materials located on other campuses, as well as books and the full text of articles not owned by FAU
Library Vocabulary
  A list of words on the library's website that might be hard to understand
 

Research Help

Research Checklist
  An overview of the process of writing a research paper, with tips and suggestions for each step
Ask a Librarian
  Chat or email your question
Research Guides
  Library resources organized by academic subject
Research Workshops
  Schedule of upcoming how-to sessions for using library tools and conducting scholarly research
Class Webpages
  Resource guides created for FAU classes that have had instructional workshops
Subject Specialists
  View a list of librarians and their subject specialties
Contact a Subject Specialist
  Schedule a consultation with a librarian who is an expert in your area
Instructional Services for Faculty
  Schedule an instructional session for one of your classes
 

Using the Library

Off Campus Connect (EZproxy)
  Instructions on connecting to FAU-only resources from off-campus computers
FAQ
  Information about library hours, locations, and other common questions
How do I use...?
  Tutorials for using library resources
Software in the Library
  What types of software can be found on the different floors of the library?

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