User Guide for the Rutgers University Library Catalog   Tags: find books, iris, library catalog, rutgers  

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Tips for Finding Specific Content in the Library Catalog

Books
Electronic Books (e-books)
Electronic Reserves
RU Dissertations, Theses, and Honors Papers
Classical Texts
Films
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