Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I find Books?

To find books in the library, search the Catalog. The Catalog allows you to search by keyword, author, title, and subject to find out what books are currently owned or on order.

To find a book in the library you will need a call number. Go to the Call# page http://voyager.hws.edu/help/locations.html or use a Book Location slip, available at the Reference desk, to locate call numbers within the library.

If you wish to broaden your search and find out what other libraries own or what is currently in print, you can consult:

If the Warren Hunting Smith Library does not own a particular title, you may request a copy via Interlibrary Loan.

How do I find Articles?

A note on Scholarly Journal Articles: There is a significant difference between popular magazine articles from publications such as Time, Harper's Bazaar, and Popular Photography and scholarly articles from journals such as the Journal of American History, Harvard Education Review, and Developmental Biology. An article is very likely scholarly in nature if:

  • the journal is published by a professional scholarly society or association
  • the citation for the article is found in a subject oriented index, such as PsychLit or ERIC
  • there is a list of reviewers (editorial board) at the front of the journal - this is called a peer reviewed, juried, or refereed journal
  • there is a bibliography, list of references, and/or citations included with the article

START your article search by selecting an online database or print index.

If you have a citation for an article, but no full-text, search for the citation's Journal or Source using the Library's Journals search. The Journals search includes all print and full-text, online journals available.

If the Library does not subscribe to the Journal, the article can be requested through Interlibrary Loan.

How do I find a Journal?

Use the Library's Journals search to find print and online journals. You can search for a journal by title or browse all journals by subject.

How do I find Course Reserves?

All Course Reserves are listed online in the Library's Catalog. Search for reserves by Instructor or Course. Print reserves may not leave the library and generally circulate for 3 hours. If an item is listed as E-reserve click on the link at bottom which reads "click here to view article." If you are off campus, you will be prompted for your ID and password. For more information about course reserves contact Beth Beretta at 781-3013.

How do I find DVDs and/or videos?

To find DVDs and videos that the Library owns, use the DVDs and Videos page.

How do I request Interlibrary Loan?

To request an item through Interlibrary Loan, create an account and follow the instructions at: http://illiad.hws.edu.

How do I connect to the HWS Wireless Network?

HWS students, faculty and staff should connect to the wireless network by following the instructions on the IT Services site. HWSGuestWireless is available to campus visitors and will appear under wireless network browse lists.

How do I cite a Web Page?

MLA (Modern Language Association)

Web page (format)

  • Author(s). Name of Page. Date of Publication or Revision (if available). Name of institution/organization affiliated with the site. Date of Access <electronic address>.

Web page (example)

  • Felluga, Dino. Undergraduate Guide to Literary Theory. 17 Dec. 1999. Purdue University.15 November 2000 <http://omni.cc.purdue.edu%7Efelluga/theory2.html>.

An article on a web site (format)

  • Author(s)."Article Title." Name of web site. Date of publication/revision. Name of institution/organization affiliated with site. Date of access <electronic address>.

Article on a web site (example)

  • Poland, Dave. "The Hot Button." Roughcut. 26 Oct. 1998. Turner Network Television. 28 Oct. 1998 <http://www.roughcut.com>.

For more information: http://www.mla.org/publications/style/style_faq/style_faq4

APA (American Psychological Association)

NOTE: For the most current way of citing electronic sources (since the APA changes frequently), please visit the APA page at http://www.apa.org/journals/webref.html

A web page (format)

  • Author, A. A. (Date of Publication or Revision). Title of full work [online]. Available: full web address. (Date of access).

A web page (example)

  • Daly, B. (1997). Writing argumentative essays. [online]. Available: http://www.eslplanet.com/teachertools/argueweb/frntpage.htm. (May 12, 1998

An online journal or magazine (format)

  • Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of Publication). Title of article. IN Title of full work [online] issue number. Available: full web address (Date of access)

An online journal article (example)

  • Kenneth, I. (1995). A Buddhist response to the nature of human rights. IN Journal of Buddhist Ethics [online], 2. Available: http://www.cac.psu.edu/jbe/twocont.html. (June 15, 1998)

For more information: http://www.apastyle.org/elecsource.html

Council of Biology Editors

Web page (format):

  • Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Document [in italics if book title]." [type of source]. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication [or other relevant information if the source is not a book]. Date of Access. Availability Information. Format, i.e., Internet.

Web page (example)

  • Center for Earth Observing and Space Research. "Greenhouse Effect & Enhanced Greenhouse Effect" [web page]. George Mason University, 1997. Accessed 27 February 2000 Available: http://www.science.gmu.edu/~zli/ghe.html. Internet.

Article from online journal (format:)

  • Last Name and Initial(s) of Author, [followed by last names and initials of other authors]. Year of Publication. Title of article. Abbreviated Journal Title [medium]; Volume (Issue): Inclusive Page Numbers [if available]. Availability Information. Date of Access.

Article from online journal (example)

  • Derian JD. Cyber-deterrence. Wired [Online] 2 (9). Avail from: http://www.wired.com/Etext/index.html File:Cyber-deterrance:The US army fights tomorrow's war today [1997 Oct 15]

For more information: http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite8.html

Other Citation Styles