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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?

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How do I return my Brown library books?

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What is a carrel?

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Why can't I access Journal Citation Reports?

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About the Brown University Library

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Can I reserve library rooms for study?

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I tried to access a database and got this message: File missing: docs/suspend.htm

Last Updated: Jun 22, 2021 | Views: 720

I can't access this ebook using the link in the BruKnow record.

Last Updated: Sep 18, 2025 | Views: 4
Why can't I access this journal article?

Last Updated: Sep 18, 2025 | Views: 238
I get a "server error 500" message when trying to use Interlibrary Loan.

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Does the library have scanners for patrons to use?

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Does the library have photocopiers?

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Can I borrow an ebook through Interlibrary Loan?

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What do I do if I need a book that Brown doesn't own?

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I don't see a Request button for the book I need in Worldcat.

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What may be borrowed through Interlibrary Loan?

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I need to get an account or need help with LevinPro.

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

Last Updated: Jul 26, 2024 | Views: 74
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?
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How many books can I check out / borrow?

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For how long can I check out books?

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How do I, as a professor, put books and other material on reserve for a class?

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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: 172
I'm from RISD. Can I use the Brown Library?
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