FAQs
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Circulation Information
Can I get a library card if I am not a UAB student, staff, or faculty member?
For how long can books be checked out?
How can I pay for fines, interlibrary loans, or document deliveries?
How can I return books when the library is closed?
How do I check out a book?
How do I check out a laptop from the library?
How do I renew books online?
How many books can I check out at one time?
How many times can I renew a book?
How much does the library charge in fines for materials that are overdue?
Where do I pick up a book I have on hold?
Computing
Can someone help me with Endnote?
How can I link to full-text articles in the Library databases?
I need help with my computer. Is there someone in the library who can help me?
Is Adobe Acrobat on any library computers?
Is wireless internet access available at the library?
RSS Feeds, Email Tables of Contents (TOC), and Search Alert Links
What is EZProxy? How does it work?
What is SFX?
Document Delivery/Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad)
What is document delivery? Can anyone use this service?
What is Illiad?
What should I do if the library does not have the book or article I need?
Where can I find more information on Document Delivery/Interlibrary Loan?
Finding Books, Articles, & More
How can I find and view electronic/online books?
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 find out what databases and/or resources the library has?
How can I link to full-text articles in the Library databases?
How can I locate journals?
How do I locate articles?
How do I locate books?
I have a citation to an article. How can I find the online fulltext?
I'm looking for test instruments. Where can I find them?
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What is a DOI? How do I find one?
What is Article Linker? How do I use it?
What should I do if the library does not have the book or article I need?
Where can I find information about drugs?
Where can I find information on the new National Institutes of Health (NIH) manuscript submission process?
Why can't I find any articles in the library catalog?
Why isn't there a link to the article when I click on the Article Linker button?
General Information & Library Services
Can I access library resources from home? How do I do this?
Does the library have a classroom I can use for my class?
Does the library have a Facebook page?
Does the library have a fax machine students can use?
Does the library have a lost and found? Where is it located?
Does the library have anyone who proctors exams?
Does the library have study rooms that students can use?
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 link to full-text articles in the Library databases?
How can I recommend the library purchase a specific resource, book, or journal?
How do I follow the library on Twitter?
How do I get my thesis or dissertation bound?
I am a student at another college. Can I check out books from Lister Hill?
I only have $20.00. Can I get change at the library?
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?
What archives or special collections does the library have?
What services does the library offer for UAB alumni?
What services does the library provide to the community?
When is the library open?
Where is the library located?
Who can use the Lister Hill Library?
Liaison Program
Does the library have librarians who work with certain schools or departments?
How do I find out who my liaison is? What liaison activities are available for my school?
What do the liaisons do?
Why does the library have a liaison program?
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 link to full-text articles in the Library databases?
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What do I do if my question isn't here?
When is Sterne Library open?
Printing & Copying
Can I print at the library?
Can I print to library printers from my wireless laptop?
Can I use a print/copy card from another department on campus?
How do I make photocopies?
How do I print?
How/where do I get a print/copy card for my department?
What is ePrint?
What is the cost to print or make copies?
What type of card do I need to be able to print and make copies?
Research Help
Can I schedule a time to meet with a librarian to help me with my research or class assignment?
Can someone help me with Endnote?
Does the library have any tutorials on specific databases or resources?
How can I find out what databases and/or resources the library has?
How can I get my grant funded?
How do I find the impact factor of a journal?
How do I get Google Scholar to show Lister Hill Library holdings?
How do I know if I'm plagiarizing?
I need help, but I am not able to come into the library. Can someone help me?
RSS Feeds, Email Tables of Contents (TOC), and Search Alert Links
What is a DOI? How do I find one?
What is a scholarly journal?
What should I do if the library does not have the book or article I need?
Where can I find author instructions for manuscript preparation?
Where can I find information about copyright policies?
Where can I find information on the new National Institutes of Health (NIH) manuscript submission process?
Style Manuals & Writing Guides
AMA (American Medical Association)
APA (American Psychological Association)
ASA (American Sociological Association)
Chicago
MLA (Modern Language Association)
NLM (National Library of Medicine)
Where can I find author instructions for manuscript preparation?
Writing Guides & Resources
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