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Books
Your Clipper Card is your library card! Use it to check out books, request items from other libraries, photocopy and print!
Visit the Library Catalog
Databases/Electronic Resources
On campus you will have instant access to the library's databases and other electronic resources. When accessing these materials from off-campus you will be asked to log-in using your Navigator/wireless network username and password.
Visit the library's Database Page
If you have trouble logging in from off-campus visit our troubleshooting page
| What you need... | Resource to go to... |
| Basic facts, names, dates, definitions, topic overview | Reference resources like encyclopedias; reliable websites |
| Current information, written for the general public | Newspapers; Magazines |
| In depth info on a topic | Books |
| Original materials created at same time as event | Primary sources (diaries; speech; interviews; news footage, etc.) |
| Detailed analysis of a topic/question/problem written for professionals in a particular field | Scholarly/peer reviewed journal articles |
Phone Numbers:
Archives: 978-542-6781
Circulation & Reserves: 978-542-6368
Interlibrary Loan: 978-542-6501 Fax: 978-542-6596
Library Help Desk: 978-542-6766
Book Return Locations:
Library Help Desk
North Campus, book drop outside library's quad entrance & College Drive entrance
