Information For Undergraduate Students
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Research Help
Guide to Undergraduate Research
Let us help you get it done! Tackle your assignment with this all-in-one guide to choosing a research topic and finding, evaluating, and citing sources.
Find a Subject Specialist
Receive one-on-one research assistance online, in-person, or over the phone from expert librarians.
Research Guides
Jump-start your research on any topic with helpful online research guides curated by our subject librarians.
Database Finder
Browse UMD Libraries’ database collection to find sources in your research area.
Research Workshops
Learn advanced research skills, concepts, and tools through specialized workshops on geospatial science, citation management tools, data science, and more.
ENGL 101: Academic Writing
Get research support for your English 101 assignments.
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Key Services
Borrow and Return Materials
Learn about borrowing (and returning) books and more!
Copy, Print, and Scan
Getting started with self-service printers and scanners.
Find a Study Space
Reserve your spot or find an open room in our libraries.
Top Textbooks
Search the McKeldin Library’s 4-hour loan Top Textbook collection.
Equipment Loan
General use equipment, from calculators to projectors and plenty of things in between, can be checked out from our Tech Desk.
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