Basic Help Using Library Resources

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A <b><a href="engl102/research.html">Library Research Guide for English Core Writing</a></b> is also available.</li> </ul> </li> <li><b><a href="callnums.pdf">Understanding Call Numbers</a><img border="0" src="/web/20070205092518im_/http://www.library.unr.edu/images/new.gif" width="31" height="12" alt="New!"></b><ul> <li><font size="2"> <p align="LEFT">Books and journals are arranged on library shelves by their call numbers, from A-Z. Call numbers help group library materials by subject. This short visual guide will show you how to read them.</font></li> </ul> </li> <li><b><a href="primary.html">What is a Primary source?</a></b> <ul> <li>There are three types of sources used in research: primary, secondary, and finding tools. This short guide will help you tell the difference and suggest databases for finding primary sources.</li> </ul></li> <li><b><a href="peer.html">What is a Scholarly or Peer Reviewed journal?</a></b> <ul> <li>Essential characteristics of a scholarly journal versus a popular magazine.</li> </ul></li> <li><b><a href="/web/20070205092518/http://www.library.unr.edu/instruction/tour/Default.htm">Virtual Tour of Getchell Library</a></b> <ul> <li>Brief narrative and interactive maps help you find your way around our main Library.</li> </ul></li> <li><b><a href="/web/20070205092518/http://www.library.unr.edu/authenticate.html">How to use the Library's resources from Off-Campus</a></b> <ul> <li>How to access licensed information resources on the Web from off-campus.</li> </ul></li> <li><b><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070205092518/http://www.it.unr.edu/help/helpdesk.asp">UNR Information Technology Help Desk</a></b> <ul> <li>Help for computing questions and problems accessing Library resources from off-campus. 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