Introduction
This guide provides introductory information about what UK Libraries offers. Of particular importance are the resources included to help you throughout your strategic message planner (SMP) project.
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.
Librarian
Stacey Greenwell
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I'm here to help you! Email me your questions or schedule an appointment for an online or in person consultation.