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Where do I get my SMU ID card?
Last Updated: Jan 28, 2021 |
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- Floor plans
- Hours
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Can I come to the library to study/use a computer?
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- Policies
- Study space
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Views: 710
Can I use the library's online resources from home?
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Views: 861
How do I find a book?
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How do I find an article?

Last Updated: Nov 04, 2024 | Views: 364
Copyright information for faculty and staff
Last Updated: Apr 25, 2021 |
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- Copyright
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Views: 241
Copyright information for students
Last Updated: Apr 25, 2021 |
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- Copyright
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Views: 216
How do I print in the library? How does printing in the library work?
Last Updated: Feb 27, 2025 |
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Views: 4163
Can I use the library resources from my laptop?
Last Updated: Apr 26, 2021 |
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Views: 282
Does the library lend laptops?
Last Updated: Aug 24, 2023 |
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- Borrowing
- Laptops
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Placing/retrieving items on Course Reserve/ Reserve Readings in the Library
Last Updated: Sep 06, 2024 |
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- Catalogue
- Reserves
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I don't know how to read the call number to find the book I need
Last Updated: Nov 04, 2024 |
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How can I find resources related to my subject?
Last Updated: Jan 28, 2021 |
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Views: 241
How do I know if my sources are "scholarly"?

Last Updated: Feb 07, 2024 | Views: 281
How do I avoid plagiarism?
Last Updated: Feb 13, 2023 |
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- Copyright
- Writing
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Views: 167
How do I cite my sources properly?
Last Updated: Jun 11, 2024 |
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Views: 252
How do I format my thesis?
Last Updated: Apr 25, 2021 |
Topics:
- Archives
- Writing
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Views: 205
How can I get help writing my paper?
Last Updated: Jun 19, 2023 |
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- Writing
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Views: 304
How can I get a job in the library?

Last Updated: Jun 19, 2023 | Views: 473
How do I donate books to the Library?
Last Updated: Jan 16, 2023 |
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- Alumni
- Books
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Views: 328
I can't find an answer to my question here
Last Updated: Feb 07, 2024 |
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- Directional
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Views: 360

Where do I get my SMU ID card?
Last Updated: Jan 28, 2021 |
Topics:
- Floor plans
- Hours
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Views: 7192
How do I print in the library? How does printing in the library work?
Last Updated: Feb 27, 2025 |
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Views: 4163
How do I set up my SMU email?
Last Updated: Jan 20, 2021 |
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- Technical Help
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Views: 3248
Why isn't my login working?
Last Updated: Oct 13, 2022 |
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Views: 2080
The book I want says In Transit/On Order/In Processing/In Cataloguing/On Search/Lost. What does that mean?
Last Updated: Nov 25, 2024 |
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Views: 1333
How many print credits do I have left?
Last Updated: Mar 26, 2025 |
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Views: 1267
How do I log in to my Library account?
Last Updated: Oct 13, 2022 |
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Views: 1079
How do I book/cancel a study room?
Last Updated: Nov 08, 2021 |
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- Study space
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Views: 918
What are the hours for the Atrium?
Last Updated: Oct 26, 2022 |
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- Hours
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Views: 918
How do I find a book?
Last Updated: Mar 19, 2022 |
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Views: 883
Can I use the library's online resources from home?
Last Updated: Feb 07, 2024 |
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Views: 861
Can I come to the library to study/use a computer?
Last Updated: Mar 19, 2022 |
Topics:
- Policies
- Study space
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Views: 710
What is my username and password?
Last Updated: Oct 21, 2022 |
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Views: 605
When is the Research Help desk open?
Last Updated: Jun 10, 2024 |
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Views: 597
Can I use my public library card to sign out SMU books?
Last Updated: Nov 29, 2024 |
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Views: 496

Where can I print in colour on campus?
Last Updated: May 26, 2025 |
Topics:
- Off-campus borrowers
- Printing
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Views: 328
Does the library have a scanner?
Last Updated: Mar 26, 2025 |
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- Printing
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Views: 471
How many print credits do I have left?
Last Updated: Mar 26, 2025 |
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Views: 1267
How do I print in the library? How does printing in the library work?
Last Updated: Feb 27, 2025 |
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Views: 4163
Artificial intelligence information for students

Last Updated: Dec 12, 2024 | Views: 37
Can I borrow items from other libraries?
Last Updated: Dec 05, 2024 |
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Views: 471
Can I use my public library card to sign out SMU books?
Last Updated: Nov 29, 2024 |
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Views: 496
The book I want says In Transit/On Order/In Processing/In Cataloguing/On Search/Lost. What does that mean?
Last Updated: Nov 25, 2024 |
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Views: 1333
What is the difference between a "Quick" Research Help appointment and and "In-Depth" Research Help Appointment?

Last Updated: Nov 18, 2024 | Views: 51
Can I borrow a video to show in my class?
Last Updated: Nov 05, 2024 |
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- Borrowing
- Copyright
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Views: 307

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