The Basics
Where are the Libraries?
- Hagerty – University City Campus, 33rd and Market.
- Hahnemann – Center City Campus, 15th and Vine Streets.
- Queen Lane – College of Medicine Campus, 2900 Queen Lane
- College of Law Library – 3320 Market Street, 2nd and 3rd floors (entrance from 3rd floor)
- Anywhere! Online access from your computer, worldwide.
When are they open?
- Full calendar of hours for all libraries and service areas from link on every web page.
- Electronic collections are available 24/7!
- All libraries have 24-hour study space.
What's in the Libraries' collections?
- Electronic Databases: 563
- Electronic Books: 117,582
- Electronic Journals: 27,200
Updated February 25, 2009 - 450,000+ print books.
How do I use e-resources when I'm not in the library?
- In dorms, classrooms, and anywhere you’re connected to the DragonFly network, our online resources will recognize you as a Drexel student -- just start at the Library homepage.
- If you're offcampus, just start at the Library homepage; when you connect to a licensed online resource, log in with your Drexel email username and password.
Does the library still have books?
- Of course! Search the catalog by title, author, subject or keyword -- or browse our monthly new book lists.
- Books at Hagerty Library are organized by Library of Congress Call Number; books at the Hahnemann and Queen Lane Libraries have National Library of Medicine Call Numbers.
- Always check the location in the catalog listing! Use Request to hold a book, or have it sent from another Drexel library.
What about readings for my classes?
- Reserve desks have books, articles, videos assigned for class readings.
- Many reserve readings are available online – any time day or night, no waiting in line.
How many books can I borrow, and for how long?
- Most books can be borrowed for 4 weeks
- You can have up to 20 books checked out at a time.
What do I have checked out, and when is it due?
- Check your library record online to see what you have checked out
- Renew your books online!
- We’ll send you an email note before your books are due.
What if the Library doesn't have what I need?
- Use E-Z Borrow to request books from academic libraries across Pennsylvania.
- Check Access PA for books at other Pennsylvania Libraries; request through Interlibrary Loan.
- Free Interlibrary Loan service (ILLiad) can acquire journal articles and borrow books from libraries around the world. Most journal articles are sent to you electronically and arrive within days.
- Courtesy agreements allow research use of many local academic libraries.
Does the Library have computers?
- Up-to-date PCs for Internet access, Office software use, etc.
- Laptops – borrow at Hagerty to use in Library.
- Wireless network throughout Libraries; make yourself comfortable with your laptop anywhere.
What else is in the Libraries?
- Group study rooms – for 2-12 people
- Lockers at Hagerty Library – rent one for the term to store your stuff!
- Printers and Photocopiers -- use your DragonCard funds to pay for printing and copying.
- 24 hour study space at all libraries.
What kinds of study spaces are there?
- Quiet space and “Loud” space – different areas of the libraries are appropriate for conversation and group work, or for quiet studying.
What if I need a study break?
- DVD’s and videotapes at Hagerty Library
- “Leisure” reading at Hahnemann and Hagerty Libraries – popular recent fiction and non-fiction.
Doing Research
Where do I start?
- More than 500 online databases to find journal articles and other research material.
- Try general academic databases (Proquest, InfoTrac’s Expanded Academic) to start out.
- Look for useful search help to find peer-review or scholarly articles.
- Use Research Guides or Databases by Subject lists to find more specialized databases in your discipline.
- Health Sciences? try the Quick Links on the Health Sciences Libraries homepage for the most popular research choices.
- Not sure how to get started? Try Getting Started on Research!
Never type another bibliography -- Use RefWorks!
- Web-based citation manager stores your references.
- Easy download from most databases.
- Set up your own account, or share for a group project.
- Make separate files for different projects.
- Access online from anywhere.
- Creates your bibliography in whatever format your need!
Freshman Writers
Where can I get help?
- Reference/Subject Librarians work with each program/school to provide in-depth assistance.
- Walk-in and phone help available from Reference Desks.
- IM a Librarian on every web page or email us at librarian@drexel.edu to ask the library a question.
- Look for online research guides and tutorials for help in identifying and using resources.
- LIBRARIANS LOVE TO HELP!
