FAQ for Graduate Students

1. Who do I contact for reference assistance or to schedule an individual research appointment?

  • Jim Bondra, Business Librarian - liaison to School of Business (607-274-1962) jbondra@ithaca.edu
  • Cathy Michael, Communications Librarian - liaison to the Park School of Communications. (607-274-1293) cmichael@ithaca.edu
  • Kris Shanton, Music Librarian - liaison to School of Music (607-274-3887) kshanton@ithaca.edu
  • Kanu Sharma, Interdisciplinary Studies Librarian - liaison to School of Education (607-274-3889) ksharma@ithaca.edu
  • Lee Smigiel, Health Sciences Librarian - liaison to School of Health Sciences and Human Performance (607-274-1197) lsmigiel@ithaca.edu

2. How do I determine if the library provides access to a journal?

3. Where can I see what is currently checked out to my account?

  • Click on the "My Account" button in the Library Catalog, or off the library home page. You can also renew items online.

4. How do I access a reading or recording that is on reserve for one of my courses?

  • Click on the Reserves Link on the library home page.
  • Most reserves are available via the web, including digital audio selections.

5. How do I order an item on Interlibrary Loan?

6. To which databases does the Library currently provide access?

7. What is the best place to begin a research project?

  • Start with the Research by Subject Portal. Librarians have selected the best resources for each subject area.

8. What technology is provided in the library?

  • 18 wireless laptops, wireless hotspots for personal laptops, approx. 40 desktop pc's, scanners, listening and viewing stations. Full suite of campus lab software available on all pc's.

9. How do I access library resources?

  • See Off-Campus Access.
  • From off-campus
    Use your email username and password to log-on.
  • From on campus
    Use your Novell account information