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Is it true the John Hay Library has books bound in human skin?
Last Updated: Jan 17, 2024 |
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What is the difference between Google, Google Scholar, and library databases?

Last Updated: Jul 10, 2020 | Views: 7359
How do I obtain my transcript from Katharine Gibbs School / Katharine Gibbs College?
Last Updated: May 27, 2020 |
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Who can reserve / How do I reserve a study carrel?

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2025 | Views: 1194
What is a carrel?

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2025 | Views: 1109
How do I return my Brown library books?

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2021 | Views: 1065
Why can't I access Journal Citation Reports?

Last Updated: May 07, 2020 | Views: 928
About the Brown University Library

Last Updated: Aug 16, 2019 | Views: 786
Can I reserve library rooms for study?

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2025 | Views: 751
I tried to access a database and got this message: File missing: docs/suspend.htm

Last Updated: Jun 22, 2021 | Views: 727

What software is installed on the library computers?

Last Updated: Dec 05, 2025 | Views: 20
Can I check out books / use the library after I graduate?

Last Updated: Dec 04, 2025 | Views: 183
How can I get hold of a book that's in process?

Last Updated: Nov 24, 2025 | Views: 21
Can I get books delivered to my office?

Last Updated: Nov 19, 2025 | Views: 111
How can I get a perma.cc account?

Last Updated: Nov 03, 2025 | Views: 9
What is a carrel?

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2025 | Views: 1109
Can I reserve library rooms for study?

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2025 | Views: 751
How do I reserve a locker in the library?

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2025 | Views: 168
Who can reserve / How do I reserve a study carrel?

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2025 | Views: 1194
Does the library have scanners for patrons to use?

Last Updated: Sep 22, 2025 | Views: 22

How can I get an introduction to the library as a new student?

Last Updated: Jul 26, 2024 | Views: 89
I need help with using BruKnow / the library catalog
Last Updated: Jan 25, 2022 |
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Views: 222
How do I find a book in the library?
Last Updated: Aug 14, 2024 |
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Views: 463
How many books can I check out / borrow?

Last Updated: Jul 26, 2019 | Views: 677
For how long can I check out books?

Last Updated: Aug 16, 2019 | Views: 695
How do I, as a professor, put books and other material on reserve for a class?

Last Updated: Jan 12, 2023 | Views: 190
How does a student access Course Reserves

Last Updated: Jul 26, 2024 | Views: 209
What is the difference between Google, Google Scholar, and library databases?

Last Updated: Jul 10, 2020 | Views: 7359
I need help getting started with my research

Last Updated: Jul 10, 2020 | Views: 147
How can I get an article that's in a journal we don't have?

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2021 | Views: 182
I'm from RISD. Can I use the Brown Library?
Last Updated: Mar 30, 2023 |
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