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How do I make an appointment for the Writing Center?

15084 views   |   Last updated on Apr 27, 2023    writing center

Each campus has a dedicated writing center. Avery Point campus:...... read more


How do I print?

12172 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    printing wireless visitors technology

UConn uses Wepa, a cloud-hosted service that lets you print to any print station/kiosk from your...... read more


Where is the Q Center (math tutoring)?

12021 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    location

The Q Center offers tutoring focusing on lower-division Q courses in Chemistry, Math, Physics,...... read more


Does the library have a fax machine?

10492 views   |   Last updated on Aug 17, 2023    fax

There are no public fax machines available in the Libraries. Public fax machines are available...... read more


Where are the printers, copiers, and scanners located?

9827 views   |   Last updated on Aug 17, 2023    printing wireless visitors technology

Printers are located in the Library, and in other locations, on every campus.  See...... read more


Where is the ITS Technology Support Center?

8573 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    printing technology

The Technology Support Center is available to assist all UConn faculty, staff, and students,...... read more


Can I borrow a laptop or other equipment from the library?

8127 views   |   Last updated on Jan 18, 2023    laptop technology loan periods borrow software

Our campus libraries have a variety of equipment (including laptops, cameras, and more)...... read more


Does the library have a color printer?

6671 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    printing wireless visitors technology

All printers support both color and black & white printing. Printers are located in the Library,...... read more


What are the library's hours?

6129 views   |   Last updated on May 16, 2022    hours location

Babbidge Library -...... read more


How do I get a library card?

6118 views   |   Last updated on Sep 02, 2021    visitors borrow library card

Your UConn ID is your library card. Use it to charge out materials at any library Circulation...... read more


I am not a UConn student, faculty, or staff member. Can I access your online journals and databases?

5663 views   |   Last updated on Aug 23, 2021    library databases public access off-campus visitors journals

Members of the public are welcome to use any of our resources at any UConn campus library. ...... read more


What kinds of study spaces are available at the Library?

5589 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    room reservation video viewing location study space group study

Each campus library has dedicated spaces to study. Homer Babbidge Library The Babbidge Library...... read more


I'm not a UConn student, faculty, or staff member. Can I get a library card?

5175 views   |   Last updated on Aug 23, 2021    visitors borrow public access library card

Yes. Community Borrower cards are available to Connecticut residents; members of the UConn...... read more


Can I borrow a laptop long-term?

4782 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    laptop technology loan periods borrow software

The Library only has short-term (4 hour) loans for laptops, however University IT maintains a...... read more


Can I bring food or drink into the library?

4193 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    food location

Policies vary by library (see below).  In most libraries, water and other beverages are allowed...... read more


How do I access RefWorks off-campus?

4027 views   |   Last updated on May 09, 2023    citation off-campus citation management remote access RefWorks

Access RefWorks directly at https://refworks.proquest.com/. Log in using either your NetID ("Use...... read more


Can the public use the library computers?

3941 views   |   Last updated on Aug 17, 2023    library databases public access visitors software

There are a limited number of computers available to visitors (those without a University...... read more


Can I get to library resources from off-campus?

3770 views   |   Last updated on Nov 28, 2016    off-campus remote access

The Library's licensed research databases and electronic journals can only be accessed...... read more


How do I configure Google Scholar to work off campus?

3458 views   |   Last updated on Aug 10, 2023    off-campus remote access

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/ On-Campus? Google Scholar will automatically display...... read more


How many books can I take out at one time?

3446 views   |   Last updated on Nov 07, 2022    borrow

Undergraduates (including ECE students) can have out up to 150 items (books, videos, etc.)....... read more


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