Library Resources for Undergraduate Students

Research

Drop-in classes: Attend a one-session workshop to learn about library resources and save yourself time.
Librarian Subject Specialists: Find a librarian who specializes in your subject area and schedule an appointment for help researching your topic.
Reference Desks: Stop by for help searching and utilizing a wide range of print and electronic resources during scheduled hours.
Connect to article databases from off campus: Instructions to connect to licensed library resources from off campus using either the proxy server or vpn.
Use UC-eLinks: What, when and how to use UC-eLinks.
"Where Do I Start": The ABC's of Library Research (tutorial).

How to find books at the Library PDF: Tips for searching for books by topic and title.
Harvest UC Davis Library Catalog: Search for books, journals and other items in the libraries.
Course Reserves: Locate selected materials from courses offered this quarter. Access selected course exams.
Library Floorplans: Maps and floorplans for the UC Davis libraries.

How to find articles at the Library: Tips for searching for articles by topic and tracking down specific articles.
Multidisciplinary Databases: Academic Search Complete, LexisNexis Academic, Web of Science
Subject Guides: Choose an article database by academic subject

Almanacs and Encyclopedias: Online resources for background information on many topics.
Dictionaries and Thesauri: Look up word synonyms, definitions or spellings.
Cite Print and Electronic Resources: Online and print citation guidelines.

Wireless Access: Set up and connection instructions. Wireless site range maps for Shields Library, the Carlson Health Sciences Library and Physical Sciences & Engineering Libraries.
IET Computer Lab: Located in Shields Library Room 163. Access SISWEB & MyUCDavis. Use your 100 free prints per quarter. Check available seats at Computer Labs on campus.
Copying & Printing: Information about photocopiers and networked printers in the campus libraries.

24 Hour Study Room: Open all day, every day. Swipe your id card at the entrance on the north side of Shields Library.
Group Study Rooms: Available on a first come, first serve basis. Consult library floorplans for locations.
Shields Library Courtyard: Benches and shady trees. Food and beverages allowed.
Window Seats: Study with a view. Located on the 2^nd and 3^rd floors of Shields Library.
Hours: Get the hours for the UC Davis libraries, including holidays and exceptions.

Request a Book/Article via ILL: Use online forms to request books and articles not available at UC Davis.
Borrowing/Circulation: Obtain a library card, access your account to renew or recall materials.
Connect From Off Campus: Instructions to connect to licensed library resources from off campus using either the proxy server or VPN.
Directories: Phone numbers and email addresses of library staff and library departments, including links to the librarian subject specialists.
Jobs: Search the UC Davis Student Employment database for available positions.