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TOP REFERENCE QUESTIONS

1. How do I find the full text of an article?
   Check the Electronic Journal Locator:
   http://fr5ne2cy2a.search.serialssolutions.com/
   Type in the name of the journal to see if we have it full text.
   
   
2. How do I cite something in APA , MLA etc. format?
   Here are some web sites that will help you with different citation styles:
   http://www.xu.edu/library/help/style_guides.cfm
   
   
3. How do I find if Xavier owns a book, journal, video or DVD if I have the title?
   XPLORE our online catalog lists all videos and DVDs that we have in our collection.
   You can search by title here: http://xplore.xu.edu/search/t
   
   
4. How do I find a video or DVD on a particular topic?
   Do a keyword search in XPLORE on your topic.  http://xplore.xu.edu/search/X
   You can limit your search using the Record Type drop down box and choosing PROJ MEDIUM will retrieve both videos and DVD’s.
   
   
5. How do I get the group code for RefWorks?
   Please call the Reference Desk at 513-745-4808 for the group code.
   
   
6. What is the best database to search to find articles on my topic?
   Go to the database guides by subject
   http://www.xu.edu/library/databases/index2.cfm and use the drop down menu to select a Subject/Program
   
   
7. I am a faculty member and need the login information for Turnitin.
   Please call the Reference Desk 513-745-4808 for the login information.
   
   
8. I am a new student and would like to make an appointment with a librarian to help me with my research.
   Librarians are liaison to academic departments.  Here is a list by department with the librarian contact information.
   http://www.xu.edu/library/liaisons_department.cfm
   
   
9. How do I submit my paper to TurnItIn?
   They need to set up a new user profile where they will need to supply a class ID and password which they get from their professor.  See also this Quickstart Guide: http://turnitin.com/static/pdf/tii_student_qs.pdf
   
   
10. How do I find peer reviewed/scholarly/refereed articles?
    Contact the librarian at the reference desk or the librarian liaison for your academic department. http://www.xavier.edu/library/liaisons_librarian.cfm
    
    
11. When is the library open?
    Please the our hours page: http://www.xavier.edu/library/hours.cfm
    
    
12. How do I view Netlibrary ebooks?
    http://www.xavier.edu/library/help/netLibrary.cfm
    
    
13. How do I listen to Netlibrary audiobooks?
    http://www.xavier.edu/library/help/netLibrary.cfm
    
    
14. How do I renew my Xavier library books?
    Go to “My library record” https://xplore.xu.edu/patroninfo~S0/Or call 513-745-3882.
    
    
15. How do I renew my OhiolINK books?
    Go to “My library record” https://xplore.xu.edu/patroninfo~S0/Or call 513-745-3882.
    
    
16. What is a scholarly journal?
    http://www.xavier.edu/library/help/journal_evaluation.doc
    
    
17. How do I request OhioLINK materials?
    http://www.xavier.edu/library/help/requesting.cfm
    
    
18. How do I find the full text of an article?
    http://www.xavier.edu/library/help/finding_articles.pdf
    
    
19. How do I  search for DVD’s and videos on a topic?
    http://www.xavier.edu/library/help/video_dvd_search.pdf