New Faculty FAQs
How do I….
…check out books?
…locate materials in the Libraries?
- InfoLinks is the catalog of the University Libraries.
- It includes holdings from Mullins and all branch libraries: Chemistry and Biochemistry, Fine Arts, Physics, and Law.
- Both electronic and print holdings are listed in InfoLinks.
- An A-Z list of electronic journals by title is also available.
....access materials remotely?
- Use your UARK username and password to log into databases and ejournals from off campus.
…recommend a book for purchase?
- Use the suggestion form on our Web site.
- Contact your departmental library liaison or subject librarian.
…borrow materials on Interlibrary Loan?
- ILLiad is the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) system for the University Libraries.
- First-time users of ILLiad will need to create an account.
- On average, photocopied articles and book chapters are delivered electronically within 2 working days; books take a little longer.
- Faculty may request electronic delivery of print articles or book chapters held by the Libraries.
…place materials on reserve for my students?
- Complete the course reserve request form on our Web site.
- Reserves are available at Mullins and all branch libraries: Fine Arts, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics, and Law, as well as in the Performing Arts and Media Department; most articles, tests, lecture notes, and other materials are placed online as electronic reserves.
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…make copies?
- Your University ID card can serve as a debit card with Razorbuck$. Your department may also have a departmental copy card.
- Copiers are located in the Lindley and Kaneaster Hodges, Jr., Reading Room on Level 2, with additional copiers in the branches and on other floors of Mullins.
- Scanning stations are available in the Research Commons in Mullins, as well as in most branch libraries.
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…arrange a library instruction class for my students?
- Contact your subject librarian.
...get a faculty study carrel for a long-term research project?
- There is a waiting list; submit applications to the Dean of Libraries (575-6702) each April for approval.
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…show films or use a room in the library?
- Contact Performing Arts and Media to reserve the media viewing room in Mullins Library.
- Contact Performing Arts and Media to request use of a small seminar room in Mullins Library.
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…get research assistance?
- Contact your subject librarian.
- Stop by, call, email, chat, or text reference librarians.
- Browse our electronic indexes, abstracts, and journal article collections online.
