1. Get Help When You Need It. Just Ask!

Top 6 Library Tips for Students Albertsons Library http://library.boisestate.edu

1. Get Help when you need it. Just ask! Text (208) 546-9982, Call (208) 426-3301, Chat or Email from the website, or Visit the Reference Desk on the 1st floor for help with assignments, research, citations and other questions. You can also schedule a research consultation with a subject librarian. http://library.boisestate.edu/contact.php

2. Cool Stuff to Check Out Laptops, MacBooks, iPads, Netbooks, headphones, phone chargers, and more are available at Access Services on the 1st floor. A full list of available technology is at http://library.boisestate.edu/tech/

3. eBooks & eVideos The Library has purchased access to thousands of eBooks and eVideos.

eBooks: Library website Books tabType search terms Select ‘eBook’ checkbox on left. For additional information see: http://library.boisestate.edu/eblinstruction.php

eVideos: Library website Videos & Music tab select a video database

4. Subject/Research Guides & How to Videos Use the Research/Subject guides (http://guides.boisestate.edu/subjectguides) to find subject-specific databases and other information. The How to Videos (http://guides.boisestate.edu/howtovideos) are library-created video tutorials on research skills and using library resources.

5. Extended Hours Albertsons Library is open 24 hours during dead week and finals week. During other weeks in the semester, we are open until midnight (Sunday-Thursday). Daily hours are posted at http://library.boisestate.edu/about/hours.php

6. MakerLab The MakerLab is a network of spaces to help students, faculty, and staff learn, collaborate, and share experiences with emerging technologies. With collaborative workstations, audio and video editing computer stations, green screens, 3D printing, and opportunities to learn - there's something for everyone in the MakerLab. Stop by room 111 to learn more or visit http://makerlab.boisestate.edu/

[Updated January 2016]