Introduction
This guide provides introductory information about what UK Libraries offers. Of particular importance are the resources included to help find news articles for your speech assignments.
Contact your librarian with any questions about accessing library resources. Contact your instructor with any questions about your assignment.
Introduction to UK Libraries
Introduction to UK Libraries is an interactive tutorial highlighting important library research resources as well as services such as research guides, printing, and more.
Become a Library Power User
Make sure you can access all your accounts.
- Your InfoKat account: find due dates, renew books, see any fines, track your requests, save records and searches. Learn more about your borrowing privileges.
- Your LinkbBlue account: get off-campus access to databases, articles, e-books, and more.
- Your ILLiad account (uses your LinkBlue credentials): place orders, renew loans, access articles. Learn more about Interlibrary Loan.
- It's a great idea to create your own accounts in EBSCOhost, JSTOR, Web of Science Core Collection, and other resources to save searches, records, make lists, etc.
You can get in-depth research help.
- You can request a research consultation at any time.
- You can work with a librarian with expertise in a specific subject area.
You can request the library materials you need for your research.
- Recommend library materials for purchase.
- You have access to items in our campus libraries, storage, or from other libraries which you can request to pick up at any campus library.
- You can request access to items that UK Libraries doesn't own via your ILLiad account.
You can use rooms in the library for your work.
If you have any questions, please ask your librarian. We're here to help you.
Introduction to InfoKat Discovery
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InfoKat Discovery can be a good place to start your research, as you can search for all types of information there (articles, books, and much more). If you click on Advanced Search search to the right of the search box, you can search InfoKat Discovery as the "Library Catalog." This will help you find library materials UK owns, such as books, videos, maps, music, and much more. The InfoKat Discovery Guide is helpful for learning how to use this powerful tool. This video provides a two minute overview for searching InfoKat Discovery. |
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