There are many things to consider for getting the best results when using Rodgers Library. Here are a few:
1. Get to know library staff
2. Consult the UA Libraries’ Web pages
3. Renew books to extend loan periods or return them when due
4. Ask library staff about resources and services offered by the libraries
5. Visit the UA libraries often (Gorgas, Bruno, McLure, Rodgers, Hoole)
6. Consult library-prepared research guides for chemistry, nursing, and other subjects
7. Identify the most important databases in your field
8. Use Interlibrary loan (ILL) to get books and articles not found in local collections
9. Use citation management tools – Refworks/Endnotes
10. Understand locations (Annex, Rodgers, Gorgas) for print books and journals
11. Learn how to access electronic books and journals
12. Use free scanners / scan & deliver
13. Login and use academic software
14. Collaborate with others in Group Study Rooms