Mathematics Graduate Students Association Seminar

If the book you want is not available in your library, but is available through another Rutgers library, you can have it delivered to you at your library, free of charge:

1. From within the QuickSearch system, search for the book.
2. Sign in to view request options, then click the Request Item button. 
3. For Pickup Location, select your preferred library - or choose Personal Delivery to your Home Address.

If Rutgers University Libraries does not own or subscribe to the book you want (or it's already been checked out by someone else), see if it is available through E-ZBorrow.  If not, see if it is available through UBorrow.  If you are unsuccessful in finding the book in either system, request it via Interlibrary Loan.

Rutgers also has cooperative borrowing agreements with a number of other libraries:

Reference books such as encyclopedias are a great place to do some preliminary research.  You can get a good overview about your topic, perhaps narrow down your topic if it was too broad before, and most importantly, identify seach terms to use when you begin your search for books and/or articles.

While the Rutgers University Libraries have many print reference books available, if you are currently off-campus, you may find it more convenient to use our online ones:

If you are interested in browsing the shelves of the library for books, keep in mind the Library of Congress classification system:

It is possible for current Rutgers students, faculty, and staff to access the Rutgers University Libraries' online resources off-campus. Be sure to go through the Libraries Website and you will be prompted to log in with your Rutgers NetID and password. 

There are several ways to seek help from a librarian: