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FAQ for New Students

Welcome to Dickinson College! Below are some of the most frequently asked questions by new students. If you do not find answer to your question here, please ASK! at the circulation desk (or call 717-245-1397), or visit Ask a Librarian.

 General Information

  • What are the hours?
  • Where can I find a map of the library?
  • Where can I get help with my computing accounts?
  • How do I access the campus Wireless Network?
  • Campus Computer Orientation for Students at Dickinson College

Using Library Resources
  • How do I contact a librarian?
  • Where can I find help with researching a particular subject?
  • Where can I get help with citations and bibliographies?
  • How do I access the library’s electronic resources from off campus?
  • Where are the library printers and how can I tell which one to use?
  • How much does it cost to make a photocopy?
  • Where can I listen to music or watch a movie?
  • How do I reserve a study room?

Borrowing Library Materials  

  • What do I need in order to borrow an item?
  • How long may I keep the items I have borrowed?
  • How do I renew an item I have borrowed?
  • How do I get an item that my professor placed on the reserve shelves?
  • How do I get a book out of storage?
  • How do I get an article or book if Dickinson does not own it?
  • What do I do if I cannot find a book on the shelves?
  • How do I borrow a laptop?

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