Human Ecology: Getting Started

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Located in Foran Hall (with card access only) on the Cook/Douglass Campus in New Brunswick, NJ, the Stephen and Lucy Chang Science Library, one of the two science libraries at the Rutgers University Libraries is currently

CLOSED.

Instead of access to the physical space during usual hours, patrons of the Chang Science Library still have access to pelnty of resources, services, and tools off campus, such as

• Access millions of books and journals through QuickSearch
• Research assistance for undergraduate and graduate students
• Thousands of research guides to help you locate curated, subject-specific online resources.
• Books and other materials on course reserves
• New ebooks are added to the collection via QuickSearch
• Article requests for digital articles via ILL

Consult the current hours to see which libraries are open.

Stephen and Lucy Chang Science Library 59 Dudley Road New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8520 Phone: 848-932-0305   Read about Stephen and Lucy Chang.

Library Operating Status

• Rutgers Libraries are open and operating but access to library buildings is restricted to library staff providing essential services. Public services such as reference and instruction are available online. 

Access to Library Resources

• Circulating collections are available for low-contact pickup and delivery via Click and Collect. Library patrons can continue to access electronic materials through QuickSearch or using the Libraries' Indexes & Databases.

Returning Library Materials

• Due dates for all Rutgers-owned materials currently out on loan have been extended to September 30, 2020. Patrons may return borrowed materials at select libraries. Return proceedures vary by location.

Interlibrary Loan

• Interlibrary loan is available. Materials can requested via ILLiad and scheduled for library pickup or home delivery. E-Borrow and UBorrow services are currently unavilable.

Research Assistance

• Research assistance is available via live chat 10am-10pm and via email.