Writing Center: Library Services

research guide for UNC Writing Center

Library Services

The libraries offer a number of services to students, faculty, and staff. IM a librarian if you have questions regarding these services.

Interlibrary Loan
If we don't have an item here at UNC, we can try to get it from another library. Requests filled by Duke or NC State libraries usually take two to four working days. Materials from other libraries may take longer, so allow more time for unusual or specialized materials. Please enter a specific date on the "Not Wanted After" line on the borrowing request form.
Consultations
Meet one-on-one with a librarian by filling out this form.

Google Scholar
The UNC Libraries already provide access to many of the journal articles indexed in Google Scholar. Use the link on the library homepage to connect to material provided by UNC Libraries. Materials not owned by or available at UNC can be requested through Interlibrary Loan.
Access: Off Campus Access is available for: UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty, and staff; UNC Hospitals employees; UNC-Chapel Hill affiliated AHEC users.

IM a Librarian
Librarians are available to answer questions via IM when the research desks are open, and even a little beyond, with the the assistance of the Duke and NCSU libraries. If you need to know the exact hours when chat is available, click on the IM a librarian link, and then click the hours link under the library that you'd like to contact.