The Ames Library
Student Resources
You may visit the Library Service Desk, on the entry level, for help with locating library materials, getting started with research, contacting a librarian, picking up a poster, or getting an item that is on Reserve. You may also reach us by calling (309) 556-3350 or email.
If you have any questions, please contact a liaison librarian, or .
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or watch our video on, "".
Click on "Sign In" on the upper right to set up your account to borrow books from over 90 I-Share libraries across Illinois. Sign in with your University NetID and password.
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or watch our video on, "".
Use ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan) to request articles that the Library does not have access to electronically or in print. Sign in with your University NetID and password.
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Configure Google Scholar to show you when IWU provides access to an article
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Learn about basic research skills need to complete assignments
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Manage your time and tasks efficiently
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Learn how to use MegaSearch
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Library Services Desk
Located on the entry level, you can check-out books & technology equipment, pickup a poster or a reserve item, and much more
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High quality audio recording
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Project Rooms are equipped with computer, projection, and some rooms also have DVD/VHS players
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Tate Archives & Special Collections
This is where you can find information on the history of the University
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IT Services Desk
Located on the bottom floor of the Ames library. You can also enter a request here or visit the ITS homepage.
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Writing Center
Tutors are available to help you with your writing assignments
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Learn about basic research skills need to complete assignments
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Learn about the main bibliographic styles, such as MLA, APA, Chicago, ASA, etc.
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Contact a Librarian
A librarian is always available to help your with your research and assignments
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These guides help with advice on completing assignments for a specific course
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Learn more about how to avoid plagiarism. You can .
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A tool which helps you manage references and create bibliographies
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These guides include resources related to a specific subject
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Writing Center
Tutors are available to help you with your writing assignments
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Ames Library Artistic & Scholarly Research Award
Provides a funding opportunity for an IWU student to propose a significant research or creative project in their specific fields of study
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Contact a Librarian
A librarian is always available to help your with your research and assignments
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Learn more about copyright
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Submit your final research papers for publication in our Institutinal Repository
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IWU Undergraduate Journals
Checkout our student journal publications
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Learn more about Open Access materials
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A tool which helps you manage references and create bibliographies
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An organization which promotes open access
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Using Tate Archives & Special Collections
This is where you can find information on the history of the University