FAQs

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Computing

Can someone help me with Endnote?

I need help with my computer. Is there someone in the library who can help me?

What is EZProxy?

What is SFX?

General Information & Library Services

Can I get a library card if I am not a UAB student, staff, or faculty member?

Can I print at the library?

Can I schedule a time to meet with a librarian to help me with my research or class assignment?

Can I use a print/copy card from another department on campus?

Does the library have a lost and found? Where is it located?

Does the library have any tutorials on specific databases or resources?

Does the library have anyone who proctors exams?

Does the library have librarians who work with certain schools or departments?

Does the library have study rooms that students can use?

How can I find out what databases and/or resources the library has?

How can I get a tour of the library?

How can I get in touch with someone at the library?

How can I get in touch with the library at University Hospital?

How can I pay for fines, interlibrary loans, or document deliveries?

How can I recommend the library purchase a specific resource, book, or journal?

How do I check out a laptop from the library?

How do I find out who my liaison is?

How do I get my thesis or dissertation bound?

How do I print?

How much does the library charge in fines for materials that are overdue?

I am a student at another college. Can I check out books from Lister Hill?

I need help, but I am not able to come into the library. Can someone help me?

I work in the UAB hospital. Is there a way books from LHL can be delivered to me?

Is there a good place to study in the library?

Is wireless internet access available at the library?

What archives or special collections does the library have?

What is Article Linker?

What is document delivery? Can anyone use this service?

What is Illiad?

What is the cost to print or make copies?

What services does the library offer for UAB alumni?

What services does the library provide to the community?

What type of card do I need to be able to print and make copies?

When is the library open?

Where can I find more information on document delivery?

Where can I find more information on Interlibrary Loan?

Where is the library located?

Who can use the Lister Hill Library?

Miscellaneous

Can I access the UAB salary information book online?

Does the library have state and/or federal tax forms available for the public?

How can I find out what jobs are available at the library?

How can I get my grant funded?

I'm working on a paper and need to cite my references. How do I properly cite my sources?

What do I do if my question isn't here?

What is a scholarly journal?

When is Sterne Library open?

Where can I find information about copyright policies?

Where can I find information on the new National Institutes of Health (NIH) manuscript submission process?

Using the Library

Can I access library resources from home? How do I do this?

Can I print at the library?

How can I find dissertations and theses in the library?

How can I find health statistics?

How can I find materials which have been placed on reserve for my class?

How can I locate electronic or online books?

How can I locate journals?

How can I place a hold on a book?

How can I return books when the library is closed?

How do I access an online/electronic book?

How do I change or reset the password for my Horizon/HIP account?

How do I check out a book?

How do I locate articles?

How do I locate books?

How do I renew books online?

How many times can I renew a book?

I'm looking for test instruments. Where can I find them?

What is a Horizon or HIP account? Do I need one to check out a book or get full-text articles?

What should I do if the library does not have the book or article I need?

Where can I find information about drugs?

Why can't I find any articles in the library catalog?