| How do I access the library's databases when I'm not on campus? |
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There are step-by-step
instructions available on the library's Web page. You need to use your NW username and your NW Windows password when asked for a username and password.
If you have any problems downloading the software, please call Academic Computing at 660-562-1634 for assistance. If you have problems using the
databases to find the information you need, please call Owens Library at 660-562-1193 during Reference
Service Hours. |
| Where can I find information on citing materials in my paper? |
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The librarians have developed guides for citing print sources, full-text periodical
articles from online databases such as EBSCOhost and InfoTrac, and Web pages. Examples from four style manuals (MLA, APA, Turabian, and CBE - Scientific)
are available at Citing Sources. If your source isn't listed on the page, the complete
style manuals are available in the library. |
| Where do I look for articles on my topic? |
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There are prioritized lists of databases to use for each major on campus from
the Search for Articles Web page. For example, if you're taking a Biology
course and need to find articles for that class (even if your major is Mathematics),
click on Biological Sciences in the Find
the Subject Database You Need list. The titles are in recommended order
for usefulness to find articles on topics common to each major. |
| May I renew my books online? |
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Yes, you may! Step-by-step instructions are provided for renewing books online. |
| My account has been charged for overdue books, who can explain the charges to me? |
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You can call the library and speak with Sam Ferris at 660-562-1438 or you can
e-mail him at: olcirc@nwmissouri.edu. He maintains the overdue files and will have the paperwork for your charges. |
| How can I find peer-reviewed articles on my topic? |
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Instructions for locating peer-reviewed articles are available on the library's Web
page. They provide a guide for using EBSCOhost, InfoTrac, and WilsonWeb databases. In addition, if another database vendor is used, there is a
guide for finding out if any title is peer-reviewed. |
| What equipment is available for checkout from the library? |
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| Equipment |
Loan Period |
| Camcorder |
Overnight or over the weekend |
| CD Player |
Maximum of one week |
| Digital Camera |
Overnight or over the weekend |
| DVD Player |
Maximum of one week |
| Film Projector |
Maximum of one week |
| LCD Projector |
Overnight or over the weekend |
| Lecturnette (public address system) |
Maximum of one week |
| Microphone |
Maximum of one week |
| Notebook Computer |
Maximum of one week |
| Overhead Projector |
Maximum of one week |
| Power Inverter |
Maximum of one week |
| Projection Screen |
Maximum of one week |
| Record Player |
Maximum of one week |
| Slide Projector |
Maximum of one week |
| Sound Filmstrip Projector |
Maximum of one week |
| Tape Recorder |
Maximum of one week |
| Tripod |
Maximum of one week |
| VCR |
Maximum of one week |
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| How do I find out which books I have checked out? |
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You can view
your library account online and it will show which books you have checked out and when they are due. |
| How do I borrow books from another Missouri library? |
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It's easy to borrow books from another Missouri library. Most books are received
in Owens Library within two days of placing the request. Step-by-step
instructions are available on the library's Web page. |
| How do I find out if Owens Library has a particular book? |
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Instructions are available to search the library catalog by author or by title.
It is also possible to use other
methods of finding out which materials Owens Library owns by using keywords, subject headings, or call numbers. |
| How do I find out if Owens Library has a particular journal? |
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The library provides step-by-step
instructions for locating journals, periodicals, newspapers, and magazines in the library. |
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