Information & Services for Webster U.S. campuses
Using the Library Web site for research:
- Online databases: locate articles, books, financial data, and other types of information
- Books: search the library catalog and borrow via Document Delivery
- eBooks: full-length academic books that can be accessed online
- DVD/Videos: DVDs and videos on many topics.
- Web sites: quality Internet resources on academic subjects selected by librarians
- eReserves: Faculty may post course materials online to be accessed by students
- Turnitin plagiarism database: Faculty may use Turnitin.com to check for plagiarism and for peer-review activities.
- RefWorks: download citations and create bibliographies in a variety of formats
- Local library information for extended campuses
Requesting materials:
- Articles: Check online availability first, then submit an Article request form if not available online.
- Books: Check the library catalog first to make sure book is available, then submit a Book and book chapter request form
- DVD/Video reservation form (for faculty use only)
- Additional order forms and information about our Document Delivery Service.
- Online video Document Delivery Services for Extended Campuses (3:36) gives a brief overview.
Guides and tutorials:
- Publications: brochures and general guides including a brochure specifically on services for U.S. campuses.
- How to Video Series: brief online demonstrations on using the library's web site
- Research guides: brief guides on searching the library catalog, doing research, writing papers, etc.
- Thesis requirements
- Citation guides: helpful links for doing bibliographies in research papers
- Copyright and Fair Use Policies: policy statements, guidelines, sample scenarios, etc.
- Related topics may be covered in the How Do I...? section of this web site.
Getting assistance:
- Ask a Librarian e-mail service: get research help from a librarian; service available Monday through Friday excluding holidays and other school closings.
- Toll-free: 1-800-985-4279
- Staff:
- Dean of the University Library
- Laura O. Rein
lrein@webster.edu
- Head of Reference Desk Support/Curator of Special Collections
- Ellen Eliceiri
eliceiri@webster.edu
- Head of Access Services (Circulation, Document Delivery, eReserves)
- Matthew Wier
mwier@webster.edu
- Document Delivery/Video & DVD Reservations
- Rick Kaeser
docdel@webster.edu
- eReserves
- Greg Kettinger
eres_manager@webster.edu

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