Head of Information Services and Creative Media
Karleigh Riesen
Contact:
205-348-4975
Video Overview: Finding Resources at UA Libraries
University of Alabama Libraries provides you with access to a huge variety of materials, from scholarly books and articles to historical documents, popular magazines and newspapers, and audiovisual materials. Watch the video below for an overview:
Useful Library Links
Using the Library
- How do I...? A Guide for New Library UsersVisit this guide for general help on doing research at UA Libraries.
- Frequently Asked QuestionsSearch or browse to find answers to many of your questions about using the library.
- Report a Login ProblemIf you have a problem accessing electronic library resources, filling out this form is the fastest way to have your issue resolved.
Accessing Resources
- ScoutThe University of Alabama's discovery service, searching content from hundreds of electronic databases, print resources from our library catalog, ebooks, videos, news and more.
- Interlibrary LoanIf the book or article you need is not available through the University Libraries, you can use Interlibrary Loan (or ILL) to request a copy from another library.
- A-Z DatabasesFollow this link to find and search in other databases specific to your subject.
University of Alabama Writing Center
The University Writing Center provides free one-on-one consultations for UA students in all disciplines. Students can bring their draft in at any stage in the process and get help with brainstorming, understanding an assignment, researching a topic, drafting, revising, working with sources, or improving their grammar & style.
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