How do I...

•  use library computers?
•  find a book?
•  find a journal or newspaper article?
•  search databases from off-campus?
•  find course reserve materials?
•  check out a book?
•  renew my library materials?
•  get items from other libraries?
•  construct a bibliography?
•  find information on the Internet?
•  make photocopies?

1.   Enter your UWRF Falcon Account username (W Number) and password.
   
2.   Patrons without a valid UWRF login can type the word guest into the user name and leave the password blank.
3.   Printers are available, but you must supply the paper.
4.   Infostations on the main floor of the library are intended for research and do not have wordprocessing programs. Use labs instead.
5.   Double-click LOGOUT on the desktop when you’re finished.
   
6.   If having difficulty logging in contact the IT Help Desk downstairs.
7.   The entire library is wireless and laptops are available for check out to current UWRF students. Visit the laptop check out website.

To locate books, government documents, sound and video recordings, DVDs and curriculum materials:

1.   Go to http://www.uwrf.edu/library
2.   Click on “Books and...”
3.   Click on General Searches to conduct author or title search.  Click on Advanced Keyword to search for a topic.
4.   For Advanced Keyword searches, enter relevant keywords. Choose area to be searched from drop-down menus or leave at default settings.
5.   Select from the Search In drop-down menu list whether you want to search for all the search terms, any of the search terms, or the search terms as a phrase.
6.   Select how you want to combine your search term(s) using AND, OR, or NOT.   OR broadens your search, AND and NOT narrows your search. For example,
   •   searching email OR e-mail broadens the search by finding records with either or both terms.
   •   searching Bulgaria AND tapestry narrows the search by retrieving only records containing both terms. 
   •   searching waste NOT nuclear narrows the search by finding records that contain the first word and eliminates any that also contain the second.    
7.   Click on Limits if you want to limit your keyword search based on other criteria.
8.   Click the Search button to begin your search.

How do I find a JOURNAL or NEWSPAPER article in our library?

To locate specific articles from journals, magazines and newspapers, use the Library’s extensive collection of electronic indexes:

1.   Go to Library’s webpage
2.   Click on “SuperSearch, Quick Search ” 
3.   Click the radio button for the appropriate subject.
4.   Complete search form and hit the GO button.
5.   Comb through results for relevant articles.
6.   Use the red SFX button to check for full text links, library holdings, & interlibrary loan.    

For a more detailed explanation , here's a link to our SuperSearch Tutorial.

* If you need help choosing the relevant databases, constructing successful searches, and/or locating material, please see a reference librarian!

How do I search DATABASES from OFF CAMPUS?

Access to databases from off-campus is available to UWRF faculty, staff and students.

1.   From any SuperSearch link as described above, find the appropriate database.
2.   A prompt will appear, enter Falcon Account user name and password.

How do I find COURSE RESERVE materials?

To locate material your professor has placed in the course reserves collection:

1.   Go to Library’s webpage
2.   Click on “Course Reserves...”
3.   Select instructor, department or course from drop down menus.
4.   Click on “Search.”
5.   Find the title you need.
6.   Retrieve the item electronically (when available), or note the call number and take call number to Circulation Desk.  Staff will retrieve item for you.

How do I CHECK OUT library materials?

You may check out books, most government documents, cassettes, compact discs, records, video recordings, and DVDs. Reference materials and periodicals must be used in the library. The checkout period for most materials is 28 days. Video and DVD checkout period is 14 days.  When faculty place materials on reserve, those materials will be available for limited use, usually for 2 hours or overnight.

1.   Go to the Circulation Desk, located near the entrance of the Library.
2.   Present a valid University I.D. or Community Borrower Card. Community users may purchase a card for a $20 annual fee.

How do I RENEW library materials?

1.   Go to Library’s webpage
2.   From the “Library Quick Links” drop-down menu, choose “Renew your materials.”
3.   Enter your full 16-digit University ID Number and Last Name, then click OK.
4.   Check “Renew?” box and click  “Renew Items.”  “Renewal Status” box will indicate new due date.

Items with the status LOST or items with multiple pieces (e.g., multipiece CDs) may not be renewed online.  Renew these items in the library.

How do I get materials from OTHER LIBRARIES?

If you need a specific article or a book that the Chalmer Davee Library does not own, the Interlibrary Loan Department  will try to obtain it for you.  There are two ways to borrow materials: (1) University of Wisconsin System Universal Borrowing, and (2) worldwide borrowing.

UW System Universal Borrowing:  UWRF students, faculty, and staff are able to borrow materials directly from other UW System campus libraries.  Materials may be picked up and returned to any UW library.  Most materials eligible for universal borrowing are checked out for 28 days and may be renewed once.  Videos, media and some curriculum materials circulate for 14 days and may not be renewed.

 1:  From the library web page, follow the "Books and…" link to enter the Voyager online catalog.  

 2:  On the right side of the screen, click “UW Libraries (Universal Borrowing).”  

3:  Select the catalog you wish to search.  You may simultaneously search multiple catalogs by highlighting the ALL UNIVERSAL BORROWING LIBRARIES choice, or you may choose to select individual libraries from the list.

 4:  Click on the “Connect” button.

5:  After conducting a search and locating a relevant record, click on the “Place Request” button located at the top of the screen.

6:  You will be prompted to enter your full 16-digit University ID number and your last name before placing the request.

7:  You will be notified via your University email when the item has arrived.   Pick up material at the Library’s Circulation Desk.

  Worldwide Borrowing: In addition to Universal Borrowing, you may search WorldCat to locate and request books available in libraries worldwide.  WorldCat offers an online interlibrary loan request form.

To order materials not available through Universal Borrowing or WorldCat, fill out an interlibrary loan request form online. 

If you need help requesting an item through any of the options listed above, please see a Reference Librarian.

How do I cite sources in my BIBLIOGRAPHY/WORKS CITED page?

Click here for a list of bibliography websites for a variety of citation styles. 

How do I find Quality information on the INTERNET?

Click here for a list of websites that will help you find quality information on the Internet. The UC-Berkeley, "Finding Information on the Internet" tutorial is very good.

How do I Make Photocopies?

The Library has several photocopy machines located on the first floor.  Copies cost ten cents each if using cash or coins, or eight cents each if using center points and your student ID card.  If you do not have a student ID card, you can purchase a copycard for one dollar, add money onto the card, and receive copies for six cents each.  Please see Circulation Desk if you need help with photocopying.