Submit an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request if you need something that isn't available in the UO Libraries collection and we will try to get it for you.
Trial databases offer free access for a given period to journal articles and other resources covering many disciplines and special interests—everything from New World cinema to Russian mass media to sports medicine. UO students, faculty, and staff can explore the databases during the trial period and provide feedback on their usefulness. To access these trial databases from off-campus, you must log into the UO VPN Client software.
Locating and using openly licensed, creative commons, or public domain content is a great alternative to requesting permissions or doing a fair use analysis on copyrighted images or other educational content. The following sites are a good starting point for your search:
You can request articles, books, and other items from other libraries if they are not available in the UO Libraries.
For articles, submit the citation you need through Interlibrary Loan. We'll find a library that has the publication you need, and the article will come to you as a pdf.
For books and AV materials, you can request items in two ways:
If you still can't find the item you need, but you have evidence that it exists (for example, you are looking for a specific title or edition of a book), submit a request using the UO Libraries' Interlibrary Loan form and we'll take care of the rest.
Citation managers help you collect, organize, cite, and share research. Click on the links below for guidance on using these tools.
For help learning these tools, contact an expert listed on the tool's guide or sign up for one of our workshops:
Check for scheduled Citation Management Workshops at UO Libraries and sign up at the link below:
Read about all UO Libraries workshops:
If you prefer a one-on-one or small group consultation, contact a local expert on the Help pages of the citation management guide.
Course Reserves can be found at the Knight Checkout & Reserves (Circulation) Desk.
Materials on Reserve are loaned out for specific time periods: 90 minutes or 4, 6, or 24 hours.
The following resources provide explanations and examples of how to format your paper, and create citations and bibliographies in the three main citation styles - MLA, APA, and Chicago.
If you have questions related to a field or discipline, consider reaching out to a Subject Librarian by email, phone, or by scheduling an appointment for a free consultation:
The UO Libraries offers workshops on a variety of tools, software, and methods of digital and data research.
Read about and sign up for UO Libraries workshops:
If you prefer a one-on-one or small group consultation, contact a Subject or Functional Specialist Librarian.
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