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New to the UCSD Library and don't know where to start? Try one of the options below. If you need immediate research help, Ask a Librarian now!

How do I…

…get the books and articles I want?

• BOOKS/JOURNALS: Use our online catalog to find books and journals in the UCSD Libraries. More...
• ARTICLES: Search online databases to find articles from scholarly journals. When you see the gold UC eLinks button, click it to get the full text of your article. More...
• Use Citation Linker to find an article for which you already have citation information (title, author, journal name, date, etc.). More...
• Browse all UCSD e-journals or lists of recommended resources by discipline as another way to get started.

…get materials UCSD doesn't own?

• Use Circuit to find books held at other San Diego libraries, or Melvyl for books and items at other UCs and beyond. You can order items directly through either Circuit or Melvyl and have them delivered to the UCSD Library for you to check out. More...
• Fill out an interlibrary loan request form for items not found in Circuit or Melvyl.

…access the library's online resources from off campus?

• Use these instructions to quickly set up your computer for remote access.

…get materials my instructor says are on "reserve"?

• Search by instructor, course, or department here. Some items are available electronically. For others, take the call number to a library service desk to check it out. More...

…check out or renew library materials?

• Use the self-checkout machines near the entrances to the Geisel and Biomedical Libraries, or go to the front desk.
• To renew, login to your library account and select the items you'd like to keep longer. Request renewal of interlibrary loan items here. More...
• Read more details on checking out materials here.

…access the library through my smartphone?

• Go to libraries.ucsd.edu/m on your smartphone to access the Libraries mobile website.

…print and make copies in the library?

• Click here or visit the campus IACCESS page for more information. More...
• Imprints can also help you with copying and copy card services.
• Scanners are available in the Geisel, Biomedical, and Scripps Libraries.

…find computers I can use in the library?

• Learn about the variety of computing options offered by the libraries' 400+ computers. Most require a student, staff, or faculty login.
• Some primarily offer internet access, while others include word processing and other software. More...

…reserve a study room?

• Visit this page for study room locations and to reserve a room online.

…connect to the campus wireless network?

• Access library-related wireless details or more information on the campus-wide wireless network.
• Frequent users may wish to register your network card.

…find textbooks for current classes that I can check out?

• Search the online catalog or Reserves look-up tool. Most reserve items can usually only be checked out for 3 hours, though non-Reserve copies may be available for longer checkout. More...
• Though current textbooks can be difficult to borrow from other libraries, you can try Circuit or Melvyl to see if items held elsewhere may be sent here for your use. More...

…get a job at the library?

• Check for available student positions posted on the Human Resources Office window in Geisel Library, or register to view all UCSD student jobs on Port Triton.