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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