Ask UF » Libraries http://www.questions.ufl.edu Solutions to common questions at the University of Florida Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:42:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.2-alpha en hourly 1 Can I connect my computer to the internet in the Library? http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/276/ http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/276/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:59:31 +0000 askuf http://dev.webadmin.ufl.edu/askuf/?p=276 Wireless access is available throughout the UF Libraries with the exception of the Special Collections reading room in Smathers Library (East).

More information about other technologies available in our libraries:

Other wireless access around campus can be found on the Wireless Coverage Map.

]]> http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/276/feed/ How can I contact a librarian for research or general assistance? http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/266/ http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/266/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:56:56 +0000 askuf http://dev.webadmin.ufl.edu/askuf/?p=266 In addition to coming to a campus library to ask for assistance at a reference desk, “Ask A Librarian” is available so that you may interact with a librarian online through instant messaging, submit reference questions via a web form or email, or telephone with general inquiries.

]]> http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/266/feed/ How do I get a library card to check out items from the UF Libraries or to use for gaining access to library electronic resources when connecting from home, etc.? http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/264/ http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/264/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:56:25 +0000 askuf http://dev.webadmin.ufl.edu/askuf/?p=264 UF students, faculty, and staff use the Gator 1 identification card as their library card for checking out materials.

If you are not affiliated with UF, you may be able to get a courtesy borrower’s card to borrow books. See Loan Policies for more information.

Note: Smathers Libraries users must obtain a “free” library computer access-only card at the Library Circulation Desk in order to use any in-library computer.

Using number for remote access to library databases (only current students, faculty, and staff) — The library number on your Gator 1 Card (14-digit number beneath the barcode — begins with 200…) is also used for accessing library electronic resources from home.

To activate your card for use, present it at any library circulation desk.  If you have checked out an item using the card, it is activated.

]]> http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/264/feed/ What hours are the UF Libraries open? http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/254/ http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/254/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:52:33 +0000 askuf http://dev.webadmin.ufl.edu/askuf/?p=254 The UF Libraries have a “regular” schedule when classes are in session, and “special” schedules during intersessions and holidays.

See current Library Hours.

]]> http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/254/feed/ How do I get started using the library? http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/250/ http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/250/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:50:32 +0000 askuf http://dev.webadmin.ufl.edu/askuf/?p=250 Visit the UF Libraries‘ site or more specifically the Getting Started page.

]]> http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/250/feed/ What are the phone numbers of the UF Libraries? http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/246/ http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/246/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:48:32 +0000 askuf http://dev.webadmin.ufl.edu/askuf/?p=246 Public service desk telephone numbers

Department telephone and fax numbers

Staff telephone directory

Collection manager telephone numbers

]]> http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/246/feed/ Does the library offer any special services for users having disabilities? http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/236/ http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/236/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:45:57 +0000 askuf http://dev.webadmin.ufl.edu/askuf/?p=236 Fortunately, many library services are now available to all users online and accessible from home. Users with disabilities may benefit greatly from this.

View the guide to special services for users with disabilities.

]]> http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/236/feed/ Does the library have any journal articles online? http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/234/ http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/234/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:45:08 +0000 askuf http://dev.webadmin.ufl.edu/askuf/?p=234 The UF Libraries subscribe to many electronic journals and article databases.

Note: While most E-Journals and article services are available to anyone from UF Libraries’ workstations, license agreements limit access from outside the libraries to current UF students, faculty, and staff.

]]> http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/234/feed/ Is the UF Libraries’ Catalog available online? http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/228/ http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/228/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:42:19 +0000 askuf http://dev.webadmin.ufl.edu/askuf/?p=228 The UF Libraries’ Catalog is available to anyone via the Web.

]]> http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/228/feed/ Where can I return books? http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/166/ http://www.questions.ufl.edu/libraries/166/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:14:11 +0000 askuf http://dev.webadmin.ufl.edu/askuf/?p=166 Library materials may be returned at any UF library location. Exceptions: interlibrary loans, reserves, videos, and items from the Map & Imagery and Mead Libraries. A drive-up bookdrop is available at Library West.

Books returned after the library closes are checked in the next day using the previous day’s date so that undeserved fines are not charged.

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