Top Ten Things Students Need to Know About the UCSD Libraries

1. We’re here to help you with research—in person, by phone, or email!
Stop by any library help desk, call us at 534-3339, or email us at ioc@library.ucsd.edu.

2. Get started online with the UCSD Libraries!
Check out libraries.ucsd.edu/services/getstarted to become familiar with the Libraries, our Web site, and using our many online research tools!

3. Living off-campus? You’ll need to set-up proxy server access.
To get into most of the Libraries’ online resources from off-campus, you’ll need to change a couple preferences on your home computer’s browser. For step-by-step instructions, see libraries.ucsd.edu/proxy

4. All eleven libraries are wireless zones.
Check out libraries.ucsd.edu/libraries.html to learn more.

5. Course Reserves are available through the UCSD Libraries.
Use the online Course Reserves system (reserves.ucsd.edu) to find out if your professors have placed electronic or printed information “on reserve” for their classes.

6. ROGER is the UCSD Libraries’ online catalog.
Use ROGER to locate library items here at UCSD. In ROGER, you can renew books online and request that they’re delivered to the library of your choice at UCSD.

7. SAGE is the UCSD Libraries’ gateway to reliable online information.
Use SAGE to find online research-related resources that have been selected by the UCSD Libraries for you.

8. CLICS at Revelle Plaza is open 24/7 during Finals Week.
CLICS, the largest computer lab on campus, is open 24/7 and serves free coffee and cookies during Finals Week.

9. UCSD Libraries have more than 10,000 electronic items and 3 million books.
We’re not like your high school or public library! Learn how to use your UCSD Libraries so that you are an efficient and effective researcher while at UCSD.

10. UCSD Libraries hire student employees—great pay, flexible hours!
Library job openings are online through Port Triton (career.ucsd.edu), or contact Vinnie Ursillo at 534-3063, vursillo@ucsd.edu