New Student FAQs

How do I….

 

…check out books?

  • Your University ID card is your library card.
  • In addition to the service desks in all libraries, there is a self-check-out station in Mullins.
  • Students may check out books from the MAIN collection for 16 weeks and MAIN bound periodicals for 1 week.
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…make photocopies?

  • Your University ID card can serve as a debit card with Razorbuck$.
  • Copiers are located in the Lindley and Kaneaster Hodges, Jr., Reading Room on Level 2, with additional copiers in the branches and on other floors of Mullins
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…locate materials in the Libraries?

  • InfoLinks is the catalog of the University Libraries.
  • The catalog includes holdings from Mullins and all branch libraries: Chemistry and Biochemistry, Fine Arts, Physics, and Law.
  • Our call number guides help you find the floor that items are shelved on in the MAIN collection.

…locate journal articles?

  • Use subject databases to find full-text versions and citations to articles on your topic.
  • If you have an article citation, search under journal title in InfoLinks to locate paper or electronic copies of the journal.
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....access materials remotely?

…read materials my instructor placed on reserve?

  • Course reserves can be searched by instructor or course.
  • Many reserve readings are available electronically. When prompted, enter your name and UARK username and password. Some reserves readings may also ask for a course password; the password is available from your instructor.
  • Print reserves are housed at Mullins and all branch libraries: Fine Arts, Chemistry / Physics, Performing Arts, and Law. Ask us for help if you are not sure where your reserves are housed.
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…find textbooks ?

  • The University Libraries do not generally buy current course textbooks.
  • Your instructor may have placed a copy of your textbook on course reserve. Check the reserves lists under instructor or course name to view items available for your class.
  • Current textbooks may not be borrowed on Interlibrary Loan.

...use the group study rooms?

  • study room keys are available for checkout at the West Lobby Desk.
  • rooms are available to groups of 2-6 on a first-come, first-served basis.
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...use the computers?

  • The Research Commons on Level 2 of Mullins Library offers a general access computer lab staffed by University Information Technology Services (UITS). Reference Librarians are available for research assistance.
  • A uark login and password are required to use the Research Commons computers; Reference Librarians can provide guests with access.
  • Students may check out laptops for use in Mullins or bring their own laptop and connect to the wireless network.

…borrow materials on Interlibrary Loan?

  • ILLiad is the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) system for the University Libraries.
  • First-time users of ILLiad will need to create an account.
  • On average, photocopied articles and book chapters are delivered electronically within 2 working days; books take a little longer.

…get research assistance?

Last updated: 8/14/09

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