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[hidetoc]FINDING BOOKS AND MEDIA - HELP INSTRUCTIONS
- Stout Library Catalog How to search for books, DVD's videos, audiobooks and more in the Stout Library
- Universal Borrowing How to search and borrow from UW Libraries when Stout does not own needed materials
- Electronic Books Desciptions of electronic book collections available
- Books 24/7 Search instructions for the IT/Pro electronic book collection in Books 24/7
- NetLibrary Instructions Specific search instructions for electronic books in Net Library
- Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery How to order materials NOT available at UW libraries or online
FINDING ARTICLES - DATABASE HELP INSTRUCTIONS
- Database Descriptions These may help decide which databases to use for searching.
- Database Instructions and Symbols Detailed text instructions for searching, printing, emailing etc. in the databases for the major vendors.
- Database Search Features Table includes truncation symbols and boolean syntax for the major databases.
- Database Instructions - Flash Demos Link to demos (using Macromedia Flash Player)
- Periodicals and Serials Determine if the library owns a specific journal either online or in the Library
SUPERSEARCH HELP
Supersearch combines searching in article databases as well as the Stout Library Catalog. Users can create a customized set of databases, set up alerts for saved searches, and save their results lists in My Space.
One aspect of Supersearch is the SFX citation linking between the databases to see if another vendor has the full article online.
RESEARCH HELP
- Research Tutorial For beginning researchers: Get an overview of the research process
- Citing Resources How to cite resources at the end of a research paper.
- Thesis Survival Skills Research help, formatting guidelines and a template for graduate theses
COMPUTER HELP
- Remote Access Instructions For searching from off-campus
- Library Technology Frequently Asked Questions
OTHER HELP
- Online Renewals How to renew Stout books and AV materials online
- Reserves
- Open Reserve Request To place library materials or personal copies on reserve shelves for student building use
- Electronic Course Materials How to place materials into course sites, instead of having print copies on Open Reserve
- Equipment Checkout: Audiovisual and Laptops
- Copying (Data Replication) Photocopying, printing, scanning, microform copying, transparencies, faxing and more
- Forms Request forms automate many
library processes.
- Consultation with a Librarian
- Order Request Suggest materials for library purchase
- Proxy Patron Authorization Faculty and staff can designate "proxies" to check out library materials
- Student Employment Application Apply for a job at the library!!
- Video Booking Request Reserve library videos for classroom showing
- Distance Education Textbook Request for mailing materials
- Services and Departments Many questions can be answered by viewing the detailed services pages for all of the library departments.
- Services for Faculty and Academic Staff An overview of services available to staff.
Last Updated: 04/24/2008 and Last Revised: 9/26/2007
Contact Denise Madland for more information or help on this topic.

