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
• Ask a Librarian, U-Search, RamCat, Databases, Research Guides, and Library Services
• Today's Hours

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

U-Search, RamCat, and Databases Tabs

Ask a Librarian, Research Guides, and Library Services

Need research assistance? One-on-one help is available via the Library’s Virtual Reference Room in Blackboard or phone (325-486-6534) during the following hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Saturday: 2 – 6 p.m.
• Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m.