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Getting Started or Contact Us
| How do I... | Details |
| Find library materials >> |
Search the library catalog for books, print and electronic journals, microfilms, and other materials owned by the Libraries. Search Database Finder for individual research databases, article indexes and full text materials available on the Web and CD-ROM. |
| Borrow library materials >> | Circulation Loan Policy |
| Renew library books >> |
Connect to the Minerva online catalog and log into "My Minerva Account." For step-by-step instructions, see How to Renew Your Own Books Using the Minerva Online Catalog |
| Recall library books >> |
Connect to the Minerva online catalog and search for a book.
Click the Holdings link to retrieve the holdings record. In the Options column, click on "Recall this item." |
| Request delivery of books and articles from any campus library >> | UA Delivery Services |
| Look up materials available in other libraries >> |
Check for the locations of books in other libraries. When you've found what you want, request it by using ILLiad below. Connect to LibWeb, a directory of libraries worldwide Connect to the catalog of The Center for Research Libraries Connect to WorldCat, a catalog of library holdings around the world |
| Order books, journal articles and other materials from other libraries >> |
Connect to ILLiad, our interlibrary loan system. Select "First Time User" to set up an account. |
| Check your library account >> | Connect to Minerva, the online catalog, to find out what books you've taken out, or any overdue books, fees or holds on your account. Select "My Minerva Account" at the top of the screen to access your account information. |
| Put money on your SUNYCard to make printouts and copies in the Libraries >> | Your SUNYCard is part of your Podium Account. To add money to your account go to: http://www.albany.edu/uas/podium.html. |
| Use NetID's in the libraries >> | NetID's in the University Libraries |
| Access electronic course reserve readings >> | Connect to ERes |
| Learn about services to persons with disabilities >> | Library Services to Persons with Disabilities |
| Set up a faculty course reserves account >> | Electronic Reserves faculty account request form |
| Learn to do research >> |
Take the interactive Researching 101 |
| Save searches on topics of interest and receive email notifications of new articles that match your research needs >> |
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| Get technical help >> |
Off-Campus Access to Databases and Online Journals |