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Kalamazoo College Upjohn Library

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General Help - Circulation, Reference, Computer Help Desk, Academic Resource Center

Ask a Librarian
Ask the Reference Librarians questions using this online form.

Subject Guides
Not sure how to find information on a topic? These guides show you where to look for books and articles, appropriate databases and indexes, and useful websites for each academic area at K.

Course Guides
Research Guides for specific courses. Has a Librarian visited your class? Find the Course Guide she made for your class here.

Circulation Questions
Need to renew an item? Ask about your library account? Circulation can answer all your questions about loan periods, fines, renewals, Reserve Readings, holds, and returning materials.
Contact Circulation at 269 337 7153 or email to circulation@kzoo.edu

Reference Help
Email us (reference@kzoo.edu), call us 269 337-7152, or stop by the Reference Desk for help.

Research Rescue
Sign up for individual help if you are having trouble finding information and sources on your research topic. Please use our online Research Rescue Sign-up form at https://campus.kzoo.edu/is/library/rescue/
You may also call 269 337-7152 or email reference@kzoo.edu to make an appointment.

College Archives
For questions about the history of Kalamazoo College, please contact the College Archives: phone: 269 337-7151, email: archives@kzoo.edu

Computer Help Desk
Ask the experts if you're having computer, password, or technical problems. Call 269 337-5800 or email helpdesk@kzoo.edu.

Academic Resource Centers
Peer assistance in math, writing, science, and library research. Check the ARC web site for hours.
Biology and Chemistry Center; Science Supplemental Instruction - Dow Science 225
Math - Physics Center - Olds/Upton 205
Writing Center - Upjohn Library Commons, ULC 110, Main level
Research Consultants - Library, Reference Desk, Main level

Research Help - Finding Books, Articles, Newspapers, General Reference, Citing Sources, Advanced Searching Help, Off Campus Access, Web Sites Guide.

Finding Books
Help finding books at the Kalamazoo College Library and other libraries.

Ariadne - Kalamazoo College Library Catalog

Finding Articles
How to find articles in print and online in full text - A Step by Step Guide.

Newspapers
All about our print and online newspaper subscriptions, newspaper indexes, and holdings in PressDisplay

General Reference Guide
How to find and use reference sources in the library.

Citing Sources
Help with citing sources in several styles (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.)

Subject Guides
Not sure how to find information on a topic? These guides show you where to look for books and articles, appropriate databases and indexes, and useful websites for each academic area at K.

Course Guides
Research Guides for specific courses. Has a Librarian visited your class? Find the Course Guide she made for your class here.

Advanced Searching
A Guide to Searching in databases, indexes, and search engines, and an explanation of Boolean Logic.

Primary Sources
Explanation of what are primary sources and links to primary sources on the web.

Kalamazoo Local History Collections
Kalamazoo area archives and local history collections

Kalamazoo Community Information
Links to Kalamazoo City and County government sites and many other area resources

Off Campus Access to Licensed Databases
Help with accessing licensed databases from off campus for current students, faculty, and staff.

Web Sites
Reference Librarians have gathered collections of web sites by subject, based on the disciplines taught at the College.

Ariadne Help - Searching in Ariadne, Finding Videos and DVDs, Audio Recordings, LAC Events and SIPs.

Searching in Ariadne
Need help finding books, videos, recordings, and other materials in Ariadne? This is the place to go!

Library of Congress Classification System

DVDs and Videos
Information about our DVD and video collection, viewing policies, and how to search for videos and DVDs in Ariadne.

Audio Recordings and CDs
Help finding Audio Recordings in Ariadne.

LACs and SIPs
How to find LAC Eligible Recordings and DVDs, and how to find SIPs (Senior Individualized Projects) that are in the Library collection.

Kalamazoo College Library does NOT own all SIP's submitted to the College.

You can find some SIPs in the College's online Digital Archive: CACHE - K College Digital Archive

Many SIPs reside in the departments to which they were submitted, so if you do not find a particular SIP in Ariadne, try contacting the department directly. Links to Academic Departments

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