FAQ

Through QuickSearch you’ll access to many of the electronic books, while databases can also help you find books for courses or fun. See our lists and more.

If your instructor mention “Reserves”, select Course Reserves in the pulldown menu. You can search for reserves by instructor name, course name, or course number using the filters on the right.

Through QuickSearch you can find videos. See the detailed steps at Videos from Rutgers, including a list of Rutgers-restricted databases containing videos.

Unfortunately, we don’t. But we collected some recommended titles and safe resources, such as

• Internet Archive
• Librivox
• A list of free options from miscellaneous web sites

 

Using your NetID in one of the suggested databases

For example, you have other options to read the New York Times. even if there is lot of free content on the homepage, including the coronavirus coverage,

• OPTION 1 Factiva  – Best for known items with full titles and recent articles (last three years)
• OPTION 2. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times  – Best for finding full image of articles, excluding last three years

See more details.

As a Rutgers student, your RUConnection card is your library card, while your NetID provides access to our online resources. Just enter it when prompted.

Currently all libraries are closed, which means you won’t be able to check out books from Rutgers or request a copy via interlibrary loan. We recommend trying to find an electronic version via the many options available with your NetID.

Although all libraries are closed, librarians and staff members are working remotely. Help is available!

• Chat: There are librarians online 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. any day of the week.
• Email: Send questions via email. Most questions get a response within 24 hours!
• Research Guides: Our subject research guides will help you find a wealth of information on your topic.

See our tips which one to use under the first tab: UPDATED! Getting Help from Rutgers Libraries,