The document provides an overview of resources available through the library homepage. It describes how to access and borrow materials from the local library as well as other Connecticut state university libraries through CONSULS within a few days. Longer requests, like books from other libraries, can be obtained through interlibrary loan (ILL) and usually articles can be received within 2 days via email while books may take longer. Subject guides and librarians are highlighted as valuable resources to help students find all relevant materials for their research.

1. The Library
Homepage
Your Gateway to Worldwide Resources

2. TogettotheLibraryHomePage,goto“Essentials.“Then,
clickon“Library”onthedrop-downmenu.

3. This is the Library Home Page

4. Thecompass(seetheyellowarrowbelow)providesan
orientationtothelibrary.

5. What You’ll Find and Where
Find books, e-books, DVDs, etc.
Find scholarly articles
Find materials listed on Reserve
Find Library Guides that list resources
for your particular subject or class
Find out how to borrow from other
libraries, renew books, etc.
Find library hours; locate staff
members

6. SearchingBooks: Search forbooksonyourtopicbykeyword,orbytitle
orauthorifyouknowit.UsetheAdvancedSearchbuttontofindmoresearchingoptions.

7. SearchingforScholarlyArticles.Clickonyoursubjecttofindthe
databasesbestsuitedforyourtopics.

8. Findoutwhatmaterialsyourprofessorhasplacedonreserveforyourclass.
Thesematerialsareavailableatthecirculationdeskofthelibrary.

9. Subjectguidesprovideyouwiththeresourcesyouneedto
researcheitherbytopicorbyclass.

10. Findhelpintheareasbelow.

11. The World is Your Library
If we don’t have it, no problem.
We’ll get it for you.
• CONSULS: Connecticut State University Library System
- All books within our catalog – called CONSULS - are available
to you. Just allow a few days for them to arrive and then pick
them up at the library.
• ILL: Inter-Library Loan
- Books, DVDs, scholarly articles, etc., are also available from a
wide range of libraries. While books may take awhile, many
scholarly articles can be e-mailed within a day or two.

12. RequestingabookthroughConsuls
The student found the book she was looking for by using the keyword feature when she searched
the CONSULS catalog. The book is not available at WCSU, but is at ECSU. She clicks on the title.

13. Clickon“Request”to havethebooksentto you.

14. You’llbedirectedtothispage.Useyourcampususername
andpassword.Besuretoscrolldownandchange“Central
Connecticut”to“WesternConnecticut”and“submit.”

15. Next,you’llbedirectedtothispage.Besuretochooseapickup
locationanda“Cancel ifnotfilledby”date,thenclick“submit.”

16. Toborrowabook,article,DVD,etc.,fromoutsideofCONSULS,clickon
ILLiad(InterLibraryLoan)onthelibraryhomepage.

17. Set up your ILL account here.

18. Makeyourrequestbyclickingonwhatyou’rerequesting
(book,article,etc.)andprovidingcorrectinfo.

19. Quick Review
• I can only use the
books and materials I
can find at WCSU,
and no other
libraries.
• a) True
• b) False

20. Quick Review
• You can borrow
materials from other
Connecticut state
universities, as well
as many other
libraries.
• a) True
• b) False

21. Quick Review
• What is the average
time to get a book I
request from another
state university
library through
CONSULS?
• A.) A few days
• B.) About a week
• C.) A really long time

22. Quick Review
• You should allow up
to a week; it might
take less time. So,
PLAN AHEAD. Don’t
leave your research
until the very last
minute!
• A.) A few days
• B.) About a week
• C.) A really long time

23. Quick Review
• Only professors and
librarians can use
ILLIAD to borrow
books from libraries
that are not
Connecticut State
University libraries.
• A) True
• B) False

24. Quick Review
• False. Inter Library
Loan is available to
everyone. Inter
Library Loan is also
available at public
libraries.
• A) True
• B) False

25. Quick Review
• What is the time it
takes to get an article
through ILLiad?
A.) 2 days
B.) 2 weeks
C.) 1 month
D.) It varies, depending
on which libraries have
copies.

26. Quick Review
• Articles can usually
come within a few
days, since they can
be e-mailed.
A.) 2 days
B.) 2 weeks
C.) 1 month
D.) It varies, depending
on which libraries have
copies and what you
are requesting. For
instance, books take
longer than articles.

27. Quick Review
• Where is the best
place for me to find
all the available
resources for my
specific class or
subject?
A.) Individual Library
Guides, found under
“Subjects & Guides” on the
Library Home Page.
B.) “Databases by Subject,”
found under “Articles &
Journals” on the Library
Home Page.
C.) Asking a Librarian.
D.) All of the above.

28. Quick Review
• All three sources are
excellent places for
you to start your
research. And
remember, librarians
can be found at the
reference desks at
both Haas and Young
Libraries. They are
there to help. All you
have to do – is ask.
A.) Individual Library
Guides, found under
“Subjects & Guides” on
the Library Home Page.
B.) “Databases by
Subject,” found under
“Articles & Journals” on
the Library Home Page.
C.) Asking a Librarian.
D.) All of the above.

29. Additional Resources
Quick Guide to Searching CONSULS:
http://libguides.wcsu.edu/consuls
Finding Items in the Library:
http://libguides.wcsu.edu/content.php?pid=115427
About the Libraries:
http://libguides.wcsu.edu/about
Types of Information Sources:
http://libguides.wcsu.edu/content.php?pid=115419