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Millions of Information Sources from Parchment to Pixels

Alexander Library 

Libraries

“The place to go, when you need to know.” That’s the motto of the Rutgers University Libraries. And they keep their word year round. With 26 libraries, centers, and reading rooms on our campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden, the Rutgers University Libraries rank among the nation’s top research library systems. Classical Greek texts, thousands of science journals, manuscripts from the Revolutionary War—you’ll find it all.

And with services ranging from multimedia laboratories and online video tutorials to self-checkout and personal online account management, the libraries have the resources, amenities, and staff to help you succeed in the digital age.

 
24/7 Services

Online resources are available around the clock so you can access the library when it’s convenient for you. From any off-campus location, you can

Our Librarians Are Ready to Assist You

Our librarians are passionate about providing great service. It’s easy for you to connect with them.

Our Librarians Are Ready to Assist You

Alexander Library Scarlet Latte Café

The Scarlet Latte, a recently opened café in the lower level of Alexander Library, features comfortable seating, great food, wireless connections, and pleasant places to study or relax. The University Libraries held a student contest to name the café. Caroline Godart, a Ph.D. student in comparative literature, provided the winning name and won an iPad for her idea. Learn more.

Laptop Loans at the Art Library

Any Rutgers student, faculty, or staff member can borrow a Netbook for use in the Art Library for up to four hours. Laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and you will need a NetID to borrow the machine. Learn more.

Our Rutgers, Our Future

Gifts to the libraries make new resources and amenities available to students. Two group study rooms in the Dana Library at Rutgers–Newark were made possible by a bequest from Cecelia Lesniak Baros, Class of 1948. Learn more.

Comfort and Convenience:
From Wireless to Self-Checkout

When you are comfortable and have ready access to the resources you need, you become a better student. The amenities shown in the photo gallery below have your convenience and ease in mind.

Comfort and Convenience

“It’s a deep pool; we’ll teach you how to swim.”

The Rutgers Librarians

Getting Great Information: Learn How

Learn how to find information and distinguish high-quality sources from those with questionable authority. Online video tutorials, in-person classes, and library website quick guides introduce you to the world of information gathering at the collegiate level. The librarians like to say, “It’s a deep pool; we’ll teach you how to swim.”

  • Rutgers Information Online Tutorial (RIOT)

    The five animated modules in the Rutgers Information Online Tutorial cover the basics of using library resources to conduct research.

  • LibGuide: Introduction to Rutgers Libraries

    Excellent for any remote-access user, LibGuide’s online video tutorials and web links give you a solid foundation in using digital library resources and services.

  • Searchpath Tutorial

    Use the Searchpath Tutorial to become better at critically evaluating web-based information, whether you are writing a research paper, job searching, or voting on an issue.

  • Subject Research Guides: Speed Your Search for Good Sources

    Expert Rutgers librarians have compiled Subject Research Guides to shortcut your slog through source material. They’ve already picked out the highest quality, authoritative sources that your professors will respect. Available for subject areas (from African studies to writing) and some specific courses, too.

  • Basic Sources for Undergraduates Students

    Developed to accompany the library component of English 102—the basic English comp course taken by most students at Rutgers–Newark—this Basic Sources for Undergraduates Students class guide is useful for any undergraduate at Rutgers getting started with library research.

  • In-Person Classes

    The libraries work with your professors to develop lessons in bibliographic instruction that are customized to complement specific courses. Basic and advanced classes are available.

Get Oriented
Quick Guides to the Libraries’ Services and Facilities

These library webpages offer basic orientation pointers and tips.

To Cite Is Might
Plagiarism Primer

Online journals, cut and paste editing, email, group work websites, and other technology have made it easier than ever to fall into a plagiarism trap. These tutorials help you recognize what plagiarism is and explain why properly attributing and citing material is essential.

Only at Rutgers

These specialized services and resources distinguish the Rutgers libraries on the national level.