Using the ASU Library

Welcome! This page contains 3 short videos to help you find what you need on the Library's website.

• Overview of the Library's Homepage has one video that takes you on a brief tour of the key features most students use.
• Where to Search for Information features two videos introducing uses for the 5 tabs in the search box.

This video points out key features on the library's homepage:

• Library Hours, Contact Us, and other quick links
• The Tabbed Search Box
• News & Events
• Today's Hours
• Social Media
• Federal Depository Library

Note: this video will soon be updated to better match the new look on our website. Thank you for your patience.

These two videos explore six tabs in the library's search box:

• U-Search: what it does and when to use it
• RamCat: what it contains and when to use it
• Databases: when to use databases and how to select one
• Research Guides: self help guides for a variety of subjects
• Ask a Librarian: how to get help with your research
• Library Services: finding out what the library does and has for you

Note: these videos will soon be updated to better match the new look on our website. Thank you for your patience.

U-Search, RamCat, and Databases Tabs

Research Guides, Ask a Librarian, and Library Services Tabs

Library staff is currently providing research assistance remotely via email during the following hours of operation:

• Mon-Thur: 9.a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Fri: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Sun: 1 - 5 p.m.

Please use the email below to submit your research questions.

Email: reference@angelo.edu