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What is the difference between Google, Google Scholar, and library databases?

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Is it true the John Hay Library has books bound in human skin?
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How do I obtain my transcript from Katharine Gibbs School / Katharine Gibbs College?
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Who can reserve / How do I reserve a study carrel?

Last Updated: Sep 29, 2023 | Views: 1115
How do I return my Brown library books?

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2021 | Views: 968
What is a carrel?

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Why can't I access Journal Citation Reports?

Last Updated: May 07, 2020 | Views: 822
About the Brown University Library

Last Updated: Aug 16, 2019 | Views: 726
I tried to access a database and got this message: File missing: docs/suspend.htm

Last Updated: Jun 22, 2021 | Views: 697
Can I reserve library rooms for study?

Last Updated: Sep 22, 2023 | Views: 689

What does a 400 message mean on a website?

Last Updated: Feb 24, 2025 | Views: 11
Which databases are accessible off campus only through the VPN?

Last Updated: Feb 20, 2025 | Views: 218
How can I access UpToDate / Up To Date?

Last Updated: Jan 24, 2025 | Views: 447
I don't see a Request button for the book I need in Worldcat.

Last Updated: Nov 18, 2024 | Views: 30
For how long can I keep interlibrary loan books?

Last Updated: Nov 04, 2024 | Views: 26
Does the announcement about Lifespan becoming Brown University Health change who has access to Library resources from the Brown Library?

Last Updated: Oct 28, 2024 | Views: 25
I believe I should have access to Brown Library resources because I work at Brown University Health -- what are my options?

Last Updated: Oct 28, 2024 | Views: 35
What is the contact information for the Brown Health Library (formerly Lifespan Library)?

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Can I get books delivered to my office?

Last Updated: Oct 23, 2024 | Views: 79
Who can use the Champlin Medical Library?

Last Updated: Oct 23, 2024 | Views: 136

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

Last Updated: Jul 26, 2024 | Views: 48
I need help with using BruKnow / the library catalog
Last Updated: Jan 25, 2022 |
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How do I find a book in the library?
Last Updated: Aug 14, 2024 |
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How many books can I check out / borrow?

Last Updated: Jul 26, 2019 | Views: 645
For how long can I check out books?

Last Updated: Aug 16, 2019 | Views: 666
How do I, as a professor, put books and other material on reserve for a class?

Last Updated: Jan 12, 2023 | Views: 166
How does a student access Course Reserves

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What is the difference between Google, Google Scholar, and library databases?

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I need help getting started with my research

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How can I get an article that's in a journal we don't have?

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2021 | Views: 159
I'm from RISD. Can I use the Brown Library?
Last Updated: Mar 30, 2023 |
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