Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a journal article?
Use the Journal List tab in the catalog search box on the library home page.
What database should I use for my topic?
Use the Databases tab on the library home page to search by subject and read descriptions of each database.
How do I access databases from off campus?
Log in with the same username and password you use for email, Self-Service, and Blackboard.
For login trouble, contact IT at 732-987-2222. For database-specific trouble when your password is working, contact the Reference Desk at 732-987-2422.
How do I access a journal article online?
Search the databases, read the abstract, and look for links labeled “PDF Full Text,” “HTML Full Text,” or “Find Full Text.” A “Find Full Text” link may require a few additional steps to check whether the article is available online or in print.
How do I access e-reserve articles?
Log in to Blackboard Learn, select Content Collection, find your course, and open the Library Content folder.
For assistance, call 732-987-2422.
How do I access physical materials on reserve?
Visit the Circulation Desk with your student ID, your professor’s name, your course, and the item title.
A journal I need is not in the Journal List. What should I do?
Submit an interlibrary loan request and allow at least one week for processing. If you are unsure which form to use, call the Reference Desk at 732-987-2422.
How do I find a book, video, or DVD?
Use the library catalog.
Can I recall a book someone else has checked out?
Contact the Circulation Desk at 732-987-2419 or by email.
Where can I study quietly?
The second floor is designated quiet space.
Where are the group study rooms?
Group study rooms are located on the lower level. Groups receive priority over individuals.
What is the difference between a recall and a hold?
A recall requests the return of a checked-out item that is critical to someone else’s work. The item is due within 14 days of notice.
A hold reserves your place as the next borrower when an item is returned. The current borrower cannot renew the item once a hold is placed.
Can I renew books online?
Yes. Sign in to the catalog using your student ID or, for non-student community members, your library barcode. Go to My Account, select Checkouts, choose the items you want to renew, and select Renew.
Some items may not be eligible for renewal, including interlibrary loan items, items on hold, and items that have already been renewed. You may also call the Circulation Desk at 732-987-2419.
