STUDENT TOOLBOX

This page includes selected library resources and campus resources that students may find useful in completing their assignment.  A full range of library services is found on our homepage.

Library Resources and Services

1. Online Catalog - use to find books, reserve items, govt. documents, videos, journal titles, etc. 

2. Finding Journal Articles (General all- purpose databases): 

 Gale Expanded Academic-ASAP
 FirstSearch-Blueskyways
 Wilson Web
 Full list of WSU electronic databases and electronic journals

3. Course Reserves  Use to find materials placed in the library by your instructors.

4. Book Renewal  Click here for information about renewing your books.

5. Library Hours - Find out when the main library, the chemistry library, the music library and the 24 hour study room are open.

6. Assistance- Use for help getting started. (Try Ask! a librarian  / Ask! e-mail, and Online help guides .)

7. Services- Use to find info on  library services (e.g.. borrowing,) facilities (e.g.. study rooms,)  equipment (e.g. copiers, PCs,) and getting books from other libraries.

8. Remote Access - See how you can use us from home.  

9. Aids for writing your Research Papers (library tools and facilities)

Style guides and manuals
Virtual Reference Shelf
Computer Facilities in the Library , Laptops , and Commonly used Software Applications 
Study rooms and areas 
Brush up on your library lingo with a Glossary of Library Terms  ( from Cornell University.)
Find out what  those call numbers mean AND how they are read. 

9.  Popular fiction and other fun books to read - Tired of research, want something fun to read, try this.

Useful Campus Resources  

Academic Calendar/ Finals Schedule/ Schedule of courses  
Blackboard  
Bookstore
Campus Map
Central Services
Computer Lab (Jabara Hall) 
Math Lab
Media Resource Center 
Office of Disability Services
Shocker Card Center  
WSU MyTools (formerly SOS)
Writing Center Lab

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