Frequently Asked Questions

1. The basics [top]

• How do I get a library card?
• How many books can I take out?
• How long can I keep books out?
• How do I renew books?
• Can journals be signed out?
• What do I do if a book I want is checked out?
• Can I get fined for not bringing back library materials back on time?
• I just graduated from Memorial - can I still borrow books?






2. Doing research from home (PIN) [top]

   • How do I access the library from home?
   • What are my User ID and PIN number?
   • Where do I get a PIN number?
   
   
   

3. Reserves [top]

   • How do I get something that is on reserve?
   • Can reserve material be taken out of the library, or taken out overnight?
   
   
   

4. How to do I find...? [top]

   • Journal articles on a topic?
   • Books on a topic?
   • E-journals on a topic?
   • Government information?
   • Scholarly internet resources?
   
   
   

5. Library computers [top]

   • Can I type up assignments in the Library?
   • Can I access my email in the Library?
   • Can I surf the 'Net in the Library?
   • Can I print in the Library?
   
   
   

6. Bibliographies (APA, MLA, etc.) [top]

   • How do I cite books and journals APA style?
   • How do I cite books and journals MLA style?
   • How do I cite internet resources?
   
   
   

7. Books & articles not at your library (ICL/DD) [top]

   • How do I borrow books from another Memorial library (Intercampus Loan)?
   • How do I get book or an article in a journal not owned by Memorial (Document Delivery)?
   • How long will my intercampus loan/document delivery take?
   
   
   

8. Does the Library have…? [top]

   • Videos?
   • Memorial theses?
   • Old exams?
   • Textbooks for my courses?
   
   
   

October 3, 2007
Gillian Byrne