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Research Tools for Distance Learners

Look up a book, or read one online:

DiMenna-Nyselius Library Catalog
Find books, media materials, and more available at the library.

netLibrary
A collection of electronic books. Search the full-text of a book or browse.

ReQuest: Connecticut Libraries' Statewide Catalog
Online family of catalogs including most libraries in Connecticut.

WorldCAT
OCLC catalog of books, web resources, and other material worldwide.

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Search online indexes and full text databases:

Remote Access to Library Databases
You must have a StagWeb account to access databases remotely. Click this link to find out more about off-campus access.

Databases by Subject
Use the menu in the lower portion of this page to choose the most appropriate database(s) for your topic.

Off-Campus Access Troubleshooting Guide Get Acrobat Reader
Consult this guide for problems connecting to Library services from off-campus.

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Find out if the library has the journal you need:

Journal Locator
Use this tool to discover which journals we subscribe to in full text electronic format and in print, what years are covered electronically and in print, and in which database(s) or where in the Library you can find these full text journals.

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Access your course materials:

ARTstor Guide Get Acrobat Reader
Learn to search and browse for images in the ARTstor database,as well as save image groups, use the Offline Image Viewer, and add personal notes to images. This guide is also helpful for students in a course that is using ARTstor.

Eidos
Eidos Student Login

ePortfolio

ERes
The library's electronic reserve system. Access assigned readings and other course materials from any location, around the clock.

iTunesU

StagWeb

A secure Web site that Fairfield University has licensed to centralize information about campus activities and provide access to Web-based services and resources.

WebCT
A secure courseware product that Fairfield Universitiy has licensed to host online and web-enhanced classes.

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Ask a Librarian:

Add the Library To Your Buddy List
Send us an IM (Instant Message) at:
FairfieldUlib - AOL and Yahoo
FairfieldUlib@hotmail.com - MSN

Chat Reference
Ask your question online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

E-mail a Reference Question
For brief questions. Fairfield University community only. Please note priority is given to in-person and telephone queries. Responses are sent during the hours that the Reference Desk is staffed.

Make an Appointment
Schedule an appointment with a librarian for help with your research. If you cannot come to campus, please be sure to specify this in the "Description of Assignment" box, so arrangements for a telephone conversation can be made. This service is available Monday-Friday.

Call the Library Reference Desk: (203) 254-4000 ext. 2178

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Help yourself! Tutorials and Guides:

ARTstor Guide Get Acrobat Reader
Learn to search and browse for images in the ARTstor database,as well as save image groups, use the Offline Image Viewer, and add personal notes to images. This guide is also helpful for students in a course that is using ARTstor.

Creating a Basic Search Query speaker icon (Get Flash)
Watch this quick video demo on keyword searching in a database.

Citation & Style Guides
Quick examples show you how to cite your sources using APA, Chicago, IEEE, or MLA style.

Copyright Primer
What are the legal ramifications of using information? What are your rights as a creator of intellectual property? This tutorial simplifies a complex topic that all students should understand.

Critically Evaluating Information
A brief introduction to evaluating information, with an exercise titled Questioning the Source.

Google Scholar Turbo Charge: how to set preferences speaker icon (Get Flash)
Watch this quick video demo to see how you can leverage your access to the library's full-text content using Google Scholar.

How-to Videos video icon
Try these quick demonstrations to learn search techniques and helpful tips for the library catalog, our databases, and more.

Podcasts speaker icon
Listen to short informative segments about the library's databases, or check out an interview with a professor on an academic topic of interest. Includes the "Meet the Databases" and "Library Lowdown" series.

Plagiarism Avoidance Tutorial
The Plagiarism Court: You Be the Judge explains how to avoid accidental plagiarism.

RefWorks Guide,RefWorks Tutorial & RefWorks Quick Start Guide Get Acrobat Reader
Automatically format and create your bibliography at the click of a button using RefWorks, or use its Write-N-Cite feature for in-text attribution of sources. You can freely create your own personal account.

Subject Guides and Best Bets for Starting Your Research
These guides, created for various disciplines, list and describe recommended books, journals, websites and other resources.

Troubleshooting Guide Get Acrobat Reader
Consult this guide for problems connecting to Library services from off-campus.

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Let us know what you need:

Request Interlibrary Loan
Request materials not owned by DiMenna-Nyselius Library. Please allow 3-5 days for articles, or 1-2 weeks for books. For books, you will be notified by e-mail when the item arrives at the library for you to pick up. For articles, check your e-mail; the article will be sent to you electronically. To initiate a request, click the link above and follow the on-screen directions carefully. You must have a StagWeb account to access this request form.

Request Reference Assistance
There are many ways to reach us; reference librarians are glad to help in any way we can.

Send Your Recommendations or Comments
We'd like to know your thoughts and ideas!

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