Physical Sciences Librarian
185 University Ave
Newark, NJ 07102-1814
(973) 353-3811
Subject Librarian
Business Librarian
Public Administration Librarian
Interim Nursing Librarian
The John Cotton Dana Library
Rutgers-Newark
973-353-5910
tipton@rutgers.edu
Help!
Dana Reference Desk
973-353-5901
Open 7 days per week in spring and fall semesters, 6 days during the summer; hours at
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/desk_hours
Rutgers University Libraries Ask a Librarian Service (email)
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/help
Available 24/7; answers usually within 24-48 hours.
Rutgers University Libraries Ask a Librarian Live! (IM reference)
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu
Available when staffed; runs afternoons and evenings Monday through Thursday and Sunday evenings during the spring and fall semesters. Hours at http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/desk_hours
Access to Library Resources
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Connect from Off-CampusInstructions for connecting to library resources with your Net ID from off-campus.
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How Do I...?Answers to your most frequently asked questions about using our library system. See also the introductory videos that follow.
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Introductory VideosShort videos about using resources from the Rutgers University Libraries.
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Electronic Journals & PublicationsList of electronic journals available from the Rutgers University Libraries. If you do not find the title you want, search the catalog.
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Learning ToolsFor more help using Rutgers library resources, including tutorials, citation managers, and tips on avoiding plagiarism, visit our Learning Tools pages or call the Dana Library reference desk at 973-353-5901.
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Main Rutgers University Libraries PageHome page for the Rutgers University Libraries, a major research library.
Mission and Goals
Mission
This class is designed to give students the tools they need to discover and document outside resources to academic standards.
Learning Goals
After this class, you will be able to:
1. Find quality research resources from the Rutgers University Libraries.
2. Document what you find as you go and prepare a preliminary bibliography (List of Works Cited) in MLA format from database output or with the help of a citation manager.
3. Take notes in a way that avoids plagiarism.
4. Construct accurate in-text citations.
Plagiarism Tutorial
This series of three short videos outlines what plagiarism is, some real-life examples, and practice in correct citation presented as a game show.