Stanford University Libraries 101: Library Basics (Evening Session)

New to Stanford?  Join us at the Green Library reference desk for a 20-minute crash course in library basics, followed by live demos and Q&A with your own research topics.

In one quick session, you'll learn:

🖨️Set up CardinalPrint on your device and configure your browser to avoid paywalls for library-licensed content you find on the web

📚 Find books, articles, media on any topic: demo of SearchWorks and Articles+ and overview of other databases, and quick search tips

📖 Locate books in the library: How to read a call number and find the item on the shelf

🌐Request items held in storage or from other libraries worldwide

❓Bring your questions and a topic you're curious about, and you're welcome to bring your device to follow along. No registration needed; just stop by the reference desk. 💻

🪪 Bring your Stanford ID card/mobile ID to enter the library

Bring your questions and a topic you're curious about, and you're welcome to bring your device to follow along. No registration needed; just stop by the reference desk. 

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