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Tips of the Week

    EPSL Services

  • Don't save your work to the public computers! Borrow a jump drive from the EPSL Information Desk during regular desk hours.

  • Avoid long lines at the Circulation Desk by checking books out yourself. EPSL has one self check out terminal on the first floor.

  • EPSL has Librarian Subject Specialists for more than 15 subject areas.

  • EPSL now offers color printing and copying. When you are sending a document to print, simply select which printer you want. Color printing costs .50/page with Terrapin Express or a copy card.

  • EPSL provides subject guides to online and print resources for many subjects including Math, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and many more.

  • Have a quick question? Try Instant Messaging an EPSL librarian at screen name libepsl.

  • Hungry? There is a food court in the basement of the Math Building and space to eat in front of EPSL. Just don't bring any food into the library!

  • Is your group looking for a place to study? Try the basement and third floor of EPSL.

  • Looking for new books? Search the library catalog or take a look at EPSL's New Book Table located near the circulation desk.

  • Looking for a quiet place to study? The second floor of EPSL and portions of the first floor are reserved for quiet study.

  • Looking for a WAM lab? There is a WAM lab in room 0203 in the Math Building and one in room 0309 in the Engineering Building.

  • Need a calculator? Just ask at the EPSL Information Desk.

  • Searching for patents and trademarks? EPSL is one of 86 libraries in the United States designated as a Patent and Trademark Depository Library (PTDL).

  • Searching for technical reports? EPSL's Technical Reports Center contains over two million scientific and technical reports.

  • For quicker printing of long PDF files (20 pages or more), send ten pages at a time.

  • EPSL is on Facebook! Check it out for chat, exhibit info, our blog feed, and useful links.

  • You can now text a librarian! Send a brief question to 265010. You must include the screen name libepsl in your message. See Contact EPSL for more information.

  • Looking for e-books in science and engineering? Try Safari Tech Books Online and Net Library available through Research Port.

  • Don't save your work to the public computers! Borrow a jump drive from the EPSL Information Desk during regular desk hours.

  • Looking for MATLAB? MATLAB is available at the workstation next to the Information Desk.

  • Want to know what's going on in the Engineering School? Check out the School's events.

  • The laptop lounge on the 2nd floor has plenty of seating and plenty of outlets for those who need a quiet spot to work.

  • EPSL is now on Twitter! Check it out for updates and news.


  • Library and University Services

  • At the Library late? Get home safely with NITE Ride.

  • Consult the guide Academic Integrity and Plagiarism for information on citations, links to style guides, and a clear explanation of plagiarism.

  • Did you know the library's collection includes electronic books?

  • Did you know you can print from your computer to a library printer?

  • Download references from Research Port and the library catalog into EndNote, Procite, Reference Manager, or Zotero.

  • Looking for Theses or Dissertations? Search the Digital Dissertations database or try DRUM if you are looking for UM research.

  • Need a book that's not in the catalog? Use Interlibrary Loan.

  • Need to print or make a photocopy? Use Terrapin Express or purchase a photocopy card.

  • Need to protect your library books from the rain? Try Maryland red rain bags available at all UM libraries.

  • Students can now access their course reserves via ELMS.

  • Reference Shelf contains links to online dictionaries, biographical information, maps, career information, statistics, and much more.

  • Renew your books online using 'my account.'

  • Research Port helps you find scholarly sources from home--Just log in with the 14 digit number on the back of your university ID

  • Search library collections worldwide with WorldCat.

  • Terrapin Express: one card that can print, copy, and buy coffee. Terrapin Express is accepted at 47 locations on campus.

  • To help determine the accuracy and quality of information found on the internet, consult the guide Evaluating Web Sites.

  • Connecting to Google Scholar off-campus via Research Port lets you access library subscriptions through Find It. Consult Making Google Scholar Work for You for tips on searching and getting material.

  • Have a purchase suggestion for the Libraries? Please remember to follow the Libraries' recommended steps, like checking the catalog and contacting a subject librarian, before submitting your request!


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