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How many books can I take out at one time?

4814 views   |   Last updated on Nov 07, 2022    borrow

Undergraduates (including ECE students) can have out up to 150 items (books, videos, etc.)....... read more


Can I get to library resources from off-campus?

5005 views   |   Last updated on Nov 28, 2016    off-campus remote access

The Library's licensed research databases and electronic journals can only be accessed...... read more


How do I configure Google Scholar to work off campus?

5084 views   |   Last updated on Aug 10, 2023    off-campus remote access

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/ On-Campus? Google Scholar will automatically display...... read more


How do I access RefWorks off-campus?

5178 views   |   Last updated on May 09, 2023    citation citation management off-campus RefWorks remote access

Access RefWorks directly at https://refworks.proquest.com/. Log in using either your NetID ("Use...... read more


Can the public use the library computers?

5283 views   |   Last updated on Aug 17, 2023    library databases public access software visitors

There are a limited number of computers available to visitors (those without a University...... read more


Can I bring food or drink into the library?

5732 views   |   Last updated on Jun 23, 2025    food location

Policies vary by library (see below).  In most libraries, water and other beverages are allowed...... read more


I'm not a UConn student, faculty, or staff member. Can I get a library card?

6651 views   |   Last updated on Jun 18, 2025    borrow library card public access visitors

Yes. Community Borrower cards are available to Connecticut residents; lifetime members of the...... read more


I am not a UConn student, faculty, or staff member. Can I access your online journals and databases?

7150 views   |   Last updated on Aug 23, 2021    journals library databases off-campus public access visitors

Members of the public are welcome to use any of our resources at any UConn campus library. ...... read more


Can I borrow a laptop long-term?

7201 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    borrow laptop loan periods software technology

The Library only has short-term (4 hour) loans for laptops, however University IT maintains a...... read more


What are the library's hours?

7454 views   |   Last updated on May 16, 2022    hours location

Babbidge Library -...... read more


How do I get a library card?

7617 views   |   Last updated on Sep 02, 2021    borrow library card visitors

Your UConn ID is your library card. Use it to charge out materials at any library Circulation...... read more


Does the library have a color printer?

8460 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    printing technology visitors wireless

All printers support both color and black & white printing. Printers are located in the Library,...... read more


Can I borrow a laptop or other equipment from the library?

9555 views   |   Last updated on Jan 18, 2023    borrow laptop loan periods software technology

Our campus libraries have a variety of equipment (including laptops, cameras, and more)...... read more


What kinds of study spaces are available at the Library?

9675 views   |   Last updated on Jun 23, 2025    group study location room reservation study space video viewing

Each campus library has dedicated spaces to study. Homer Babbidge Library The Babbidge Library...... read more


Where is the ITS Technology Support Center?

10429 views   |   Last updated on Jan 30, 2024    printing technology

The Technology Support Center is available to assist all UConn faculty, staff, and students,...... read more


Does the library have a fax machine?

11648 views   |   Last updated on Jun 18, 2025    fax

There are no public fax machines available in the Libraries. Public fax machines are available...... read more


Where are the printers and scanners located?

12652 views   |   Last updated on Jun 23, 2025    printing technology visitors wireless

Printers are located in the Library, and in other locations, on every campus.  See...... read more


How do I print?

15626 views   |   Last updated on Jun 18, 2025    printing technology visitors wireless

UConn uses Wepa, a cloud-hosted service that lets you print to any print station/kiosk from your...... read more


Where is the Q Center (math tutoring)?

17249 views   |   Last updated on Jun 23, 2025    location

The Q Center offers tutoring focusing on lower-division Q courses in Chemistry, Math, Physics,...... read more


How do I make an appointment for the Writing Center?

20511 views   |   Last updated on Jun 23, 2025    writing center

Each campus has a dedicated writing center. Avery Point campus:...... read more


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