Frequently Asked Questions

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Biomedical Library Information
UCLA Campus/CHS Information
Locating Books/Journals
Access
Printing/Photocopying/Copicards
Research Assistance

Biomedical Library Information

• How can I contact a reference librarian?
• Who is eligible to use the graduate reading room?
• Where can I use Word, Excel, and other application software?
• Where can I do e-mail in the library?
• Where are the Biomedical Library’s restrooms located?
• What are the library's hours?
• What are the directions to the Biomedical Library?
• Who may use the Biomedical Library?
• What are the loan periods for Biomedical Library materials?
• Who is Louise M. Darling?
• Where can I find a stack directory?
• What is the library’s policy on food and drink on premises?
• How do I ask the library to purchase a book or journal?
• How do I donate books or journals to the library?
• What is the IMF?
• I'm a new CHS house staff. What library services are available?
• Does the Biomedical Library have a lost and found?
• Where is a good place to study in the library?
• Where can I find a campus telephone?

UCLA Campus/CHS Information

• Where can I have my thesis (or other publication) bound?
• How do I find other campus libraries?
• Where can I buy a UCLA Library Think and Drink nonspillable mug?
• I need to find a room in CHS. Do you have a map?
• Where can I find a public telephone?
• Where can I find a U.S. postal mailbox?

Locating Books/Journals

• How do I check the electronic and/or print availability of articles from my PubMed search?
• How do I locate books and/or journals at UCLA?
• How can I tell if a book/journal volume is checked out?
• Where are the books and journals located in the Biomedical Library?
• Where do I find audiovisual materials?
• How do I locate reserve materials?
• What is the SRLF and how can I access these materials?
• How do I locate books/journals at other UC libraries?
• How can I obtain books or journal articles that UCLA does not own through interlibrary loan?
• How can I have books/journal articles delivered or sent to me?
• How do I find examination review materials for dentistry?
• What journals does the the library have?
• What is the CDL?
• How can I access e-journals?
• What is Melvyl?
• How do I find call numbers for books and journals?
• What is UC-eLinks?
• How can I renew items?
• What is ORION2?
• What can I do if I don't find an item on the shelf?
• How can I get an item that is checked out?
• What do I do if UCLA doesn't own an item I need?
• How do I obtain materials available at UCLA campus libraries?
• Where can I return Biomedical Library materials?

Access

• How do I use UCLA-provided databases and electronic resources from off campus?
• Why can’t I view electronic journals from my home computer?
• How do I sign up for Loansome Doc?
• What is the Biomedical Library’s Loansome Doc library identifier (LIBID)?
• Where can I find a connection for my laptop computer?
• Can I use my wireless laptop or PDA in the library?
• How do I get a Bruin OnLine account?
• Where can I borrow a laptop?

Printing/Photocopying/Copicards

• Can I make printouts from the Biomedical Library’s public workstations?
• Where are the photocopiers located?
• Where can I obtain a CopiCard?
• What can I do if my CopiCard is "Flagged" or "Misreads"?
• Where can I get change for a $20, $10, etc. bill?
• Does the Biomed Library have a color photocopier?

Research Assistance

• Where can I find basic information online?
• How do I locate journal articles on a particular subject or by a certain author?
• Where can I find information on a journal's impact factor?
• How do I access various search engines from the Biomedical Library web site?
• Where can I find information on citation management software like EndNote, Reference Manager, and ProCite?
• How can I find out if a journal is peer-reviewed (AKA refereed)?
• How can I determine if an article is a primary source?