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How do I make an appointment for the Writing Center?

15381 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?

12406 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    technology wireless visitors printing

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)?

12290 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?

10553 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?

10043 views   |   Last updated on Aug 17, 2023    technology wireless visitors printing

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


Where is the ITS Technology Support Center?

8737 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    technology printing

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?

8204 views   |   Last updated on Jan 18, 2023    technology laptop software borrow loan periods

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


Does the library have a color printer?

6793 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    technology wireless visitors printing

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


What are the library's hours?

6216 views   |   Last updated on May 16, 2022    location hours

Babbidge Library -...... read more


How do I get a library card?

6214 views   |   Last updated on Sep 02, 2021    borrow library card visitors

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


What kinds of study spaces are available at the Library?

5767 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    video viewing study space room reservation location group study

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


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

5725 views   |   Last updated on Aug 23, 2021    public access journals library databases off-campus visitors

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


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

5276 views   |   Last updated on Aug 23, 2021    borrow public access library card visitors

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


Can I borrow a laptop long-term?

5007 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    technology laptop software borrow loan periods

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?

4359 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


Can I get to library resources from off-campus?

4100 views   |   Last updated on Nov 28, 2016    remote access off-campus

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


Can the public use the library computers?

4094 views   |   Last updated on Aug 17, 2023    software public access library databases visitors

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


How do I access RefWorks off-campus?

4074 views   |   Last updated on May 09, 2023    RefWorks citation management citation remote access off-campus

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


How do I configure Google Scholar to work off campus?

3703 views   |   Last updated on Aug 10, 2023    remote access off-campus

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?

3696 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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