Library Help

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I find the library's databases/online resources?

How do I find a book?

How do I get help with research if I am not able to come to campus?

Students can schedule Skype sessions with the Librarian during regular library hours by contacting Marla Turgeon at 309.341.5207 or mturgeon@sandburg.edu. They can also submit questions to the Librarian outside of library hours via the same contact information or through our Ask a Librarian form.

Other resources for assistance with research off campus include our Sandburg Library LibGuides. The following guides are currently available for students:

Citation Guide
- a guide to almost everything you need to know about APA, MLA, and Chicago/Turabian citation styles
Don't Believe Everything You Read: Evaluating Information
- a guide to help you evaluate sources and identify fake news and bias; this guide is password protected--please contact library@sandburg.edu or visit the library's LibGuides list in your mySandburg portal to retrieve the password
NoodleTools Guide
- how to use NoodleTools to generate citations and organize your research project
Plagiarism 101 Guide
- tips to avoid plagiarism when writing your research paper
The Research Process Guide
- a guide created to help you navigate the research process, with tips for choosing your research topic and organizing your paper
Searching Scholarly Databases Guide
- explanation of scholarly databases and tips for using them to find articles for your research paper

How do I use wireless printing?

Login to mySandburg
Scroll to Wireless Printing on the bottom right
Click Print Your Document
Type student\ before your username (Use the backslash above the Enter key), type password, and click Login
Click Print
Upload your saved file. Your file must be saved to your computer somewhere for the program to be able to find it.
Once the document loads, SELECT A PRINTER **Select based on the room. If not, your document will automatically go to room A051**
Library printers are TechHelp1 Prt, TechHelp2 Prt, TechHelp Color Prt
Click Finish (Click back arrow if you need to make changes before printing)
Click Print Now

How do I schedule time in the One Button Studio?

You can schedule a One Button Studio appointment here. For questions about using the One Button Studio on Main Campus, visit the FTLC in room E 233A. For questions about the Branch Campus One Button Studio, ask in the library, Room 4.

How do I get a book, video, or article that Sandburg Library doesn't have?

We can borrow items from other libraries if we don't have what you need. Watch the video below to learn how:

How do I get the textbooks I need for class?

To rent or buy textbooks, you need to visit the bookstore, located in B building. Some instructors place copies of their course textbooks on reserve in the library. If your instructor chooses to do this, you can borrow these items from the library's main desk. Checkout lengths are set by the instructor; most reserve items checkout for 4 hours of in-library-only use.