USU Library - Merrill-Cazier Library

USU Library is Utah State University Library. As a statewide campus or online student. You have access to all the same great library resources that students have in Logan. Which we’ll talk about in this article. As USU students, you will likely be assigned research projects. Where you’ll need to find reliable information. You may have already found by searching Google. Many scholarly journals and magazine articles are not freely available online. But by searching through USU databases. So, you can get past those paywalls and access millions of great resources that you otherwise would not have access to.

USU Library - Merrill-Cazier Library

USU Library Online

Another cool thing about USU Library is that. If you find an article that for some reason. The library doesn’t have access to. You can request it through inter library loan. We can email you a PDF copy within 48 hours. All you need to do to find these sources is to log into library-website with you’re a-number and banner password. Once you’ve successfully logged in. You can view articles from anywhere you have an internet connection.

Library Database

Using library databases is a great place to do research for your papers. Because not only do they include peer-reviewed articles. Which are written and reviewed by experts in the field. But you can also find current magazines, newspapers, and encyclopedia entries. Which are great for background information. USU Library databases also work well with citation managers such as Zotero and Endnote. So, if that’s something you’re interested in. Feel free to ask USU Library more about those services.

USU Library Books

Another resource you will probably need throughout your time at USU is books. Library has large collection of eBooks (approx. 7,600,000) which you can access by logging in with your a-number and password. You can then search for them in the library catalog on USU website at libraries.usu.edu. If the book isn’t available electronically. Or you really prefer physical books. The Merrill-Cazier Library on the Logan campus can send you books from physical collection to your home. Free of charge, along with a prepaid return label. All you need to do to request a book is to log into interlibrary loan system. Make sure you select “DistanceEd” as your campus location.

USU Librarians

We know that research assignments can be stressful. It can be overwhelming to try to locate relevant information. But as USU students, you have access to many resources that will help make this process a lot easier. Including wonderful librarians! At USU library have 27 research librarians. With each specializing in a specific discipline ranging from economics to music to psychology. No matter what your major, there’s a librarian who has ample experience in your subject. Just type in your major or subject under “Meet with Librarian” to find the librarian best suited tour to help you.

Also, another thing to remember is that. On the lower left-hand side of each of your canvas courses is a research help tab. This links to a guide filled with helpful research tips specific to that class. It will also provide the contact information for your class’s personal librarian. Who you can set up an appointment with to get help. If you need quick live assistance from a librarian. You can always use chat box which you can find on the library homepage. Here you can get help finding and evaluating information sources. Integrating library resources into your paper, and a lot more.

USU Library Help

Finally, if you need additional help about the online research process. In general, you can always reach out to online librarian. Teagan Eastman, or to Statewide Campuses Librarian, Erin. They are always happy to help you and remember. The USU libraries are your libraries, no matter where you are.