UNR Libraries Main Reference Services

Services Available at the Main Reference Desk
Service Hours for the Main Reference Desk
Telephone Reference Service
Live Help! and E-Mail Reference Service
University Libraries web site: Gateway to Web-based Library Services
Main Reference Department Collection Highlights
- Electronic Databases
- Selected Microform Resources
Library Services & Resources for Persons with Disabilities

Services Available at the Main Reference Desk

Personnel at the Main Reference Desk in Getchell Library assist users in locating and interpreting information sources. These sources may be print, electronic, or microform in format. Please consult the Reference Desk staff concerning:

Searching the UNR Libraries' online catalog
Understanding how to navigate the Libraries' web site, and how to select the most relevant database(s) for your research project
Identifying relevant information resources, such as magazine articles, statistics, reviews, and biographical data
Guidance in locating resources in the UNR Libraries and elsewhere
Developing efficient research strategies
Scheduling research skills training sessions for NSHE classes and high school groups

Telephone Reference Service

To ask a reference question by telephone during the hours posted above, please dial: (775) 682-5657

Live Help! and E-Mail Reference Service

Use the Library's Live Help! service to chat with reference staff or e-mail your question to a reference librarian.

University Libraries' Web-based Library Services

The Libraries' Web-based information services include:

The library catalog, which lists books, videos, CDs, government publications, and other materials in:
- University of Nevada, Reno Libraries
- The Desert Research Institute
- Truckee Meadows Community College
- Great Basin College
The University Libraries Web site, a gateway to selected information resources for the UNR community, with access to:
- The library catalog
- Guides to information resources
- Licensed subscription indexes, databases, and reference resources
- Electronic journals

The URL of the University Libraries home page is http://www.library.unr.edu/. Any one with an Internet connection and a browser can search the library catalog or use unrestricted (open-access) Web resources. Access to UNR Library subscription resources is restricted to the UNR campus or to authenticated off-campus UNR users. Please see Off-campus Access to Licensed Resources for instructions.

For information on getting a UNR Internet access account (PPP account) or other computing questions, please see the overview of Information Technology at UNR or contact the Information Technology Help Desk at 682-5000. You may also visit the Computing Help Desk in Room 109 in Getchell Library.

Main Reference Collection Highlights

Electronic Databases

UNR Libraries subscribe to electronic periodical indexes, reference resources, and electronic journals that support the research and informational needs of the UNR community. Researchers may select from a List of Databases by Title or consult a Subject Guide. Electronic Journals are listed by Subject and Title. UNR users who wish to access these resources from off-campus should see Off-campus Access to Licensed Resources for detailed instructions.

Selected Microform Resources
American Periodicals (1741-1900)	Microfilm S1, S1a, S1b
Black Culture	Microfilm C10
Early American Imprints	Microfiche C22
Early English Books (1641-1700)	Microfilm C2
The 18th Century	Microfilm S269
History of Women	Microfilm C24
Human Relations Area Files (HRAF-Anthropology)	Microfiche C1 [see also the CD-ROM database]
Landmarks of Science	Microprint C3
Native American History, Language & Culture of Southern California/Basin (John P. Harrington Papers, Smithsonian)	Microfilm M1012
The 19th Century	Microfiche C23
Sabin's Dictionary of Books Relating to America (from earliest times)	Microfiche C14; Microcard C14
Spanish Bibliographies	Microprint M5
Utah and the Mormons	Microfilm C6

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