On-line Resources:
Want to know what books and other material the Library has available? Check the Online Catalog.
Doing Research?
Want to read an e-book? e-books by EBSCOHost is just one of many sources for e-books available to the library. You will be prompted for your University Network ID when accessing this database.
For other e-books, filter your advanced catalog search for electronic books.
How is material arranged in the library? The library uses a classification system from the Library of Congress, which is summarized in the LC Classification Outline, to shelve material in subject related categories. (Note: The database WorldCat indicates the LC subject headings with broad and narrow terms, as well as see references).
Library Services:
Want to read something your professor assigned for class reading from the Library reserves? Go to Online Reserves on the library website and enter the account provided by the professor.
Need to get an article journal or book that the library does not own? Go to Illiad - Interlibrary Loan on the library website. This allows one to borrow materials from other libraries.
Want to renew a book borrowed from the Cowan - Blakley Memorial Library? Go to the Online Catalog and log in; renewing materials is just one of many things you can do under "My Account".
Library Information
Want to find out more about the Library? Library Hours, Contact Information, Library Map, Library Mission, Library Policies, and FAQ are described in Library Information.
Access from off campus
Network Accounts - College of Business, Constantin, and Braniff students should contact Academic Information Systems (AIS), Brad Weatheread, bweathe@udallas.edu, 972-721-4137. Graduate School of Management students should contact the Graduate School of Management Computing Lab, libacct@gsm.udallas.edu, 972-721-5030.
Other Libraries - Obtain a TexShare card to check out materials in other libraries across Texas. This service only applies to graduate students, faculty, staff.
Questions
Go to FAQ under About the Library on the Cowan - Blakley Memorial Library home page.
Ask a Reference Question online, or call 972-721-5315, or ask via email for answers to research questions.
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