Understanding Publication Types
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Last Updated: May 6, 2013
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Getting Started
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How do I know if a web source is reliable?
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Understanding Publication Types
I'm supposed to find "scholarly journals." What are those?
My professor said "don't use the Web." Why?
What are "primary sources"?
Reserve
What does it mean if a reading is on reserve?
How do I access reserve and e-reserve materials?
Searching and Finding
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What is Boolean searching and why should I use it?
When do I use quotation marks in a search?
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Finding and Checking Out Books
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Does the library have books for UWM courses?
What are call numbers and what do they mean?
Help! I can't find this book or journal on the shelf.
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How do I renew books?
Finding Articles
What is an article database?
What is Quick Search?
How do I find articles?
How do I search for citations to a known item?
Finding Journals
I found an article in a database and it doesn't have full text. How do I get it?
Where are the journals located?
What is an e-journal?
What do I do with an abbreviated journal title?
Computing
What computers are available in the library?
Can I use my laptop in the library?
Is wireless Internet access available in the library?
What's this I hear about laptop checkouts?
Are there printers in the library?
What software does the library offer?
Off-Campus Access
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How do I connect from off-campus?
Other
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How do I find materials the UWM Libraries do not own?
How do I make a purchasing suggestion?
Can I donate books?
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Getting Help
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