Library Resources to Start Your Semester Right
Welcome back, Wildcats!
As the school year gets underway, here are some of the many resources we offer at the UNH Library to help you succeed.
Librarian Assistance
Did you know that our librarians are experts in fields from research data to genealogy to health and human services? They're available to help you find and cite sources, refine your research topic and search library databases. You can always ask a librarian to point you in the right direction as you work on a paper or project, and you can make an appointment with a librarian for a particular class or major.
Interlibrary Loan and Scanning
Need a book, article, DVD, or music score that’s not in our collection or currently unavailable? You can request a variety of materials from thousands of libraries across the country through our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service. To request an item, log into ILLiad through our website. An ILLiad account has already been created for you—just fill in your information the first time you access it.
ILL also offers Document Delivery, which means you can request a scanned PDF of articles and book chapters that the UNH Library owns in print.
Spaces to Study and Collaborate
Each of our locations offers a variety of spaces for you to study, including quiet (and stunningly beautiful!) reading rooms on Levels 3 and 5 of Dimond Library. Dimond also has smaller collaboration rooms, which you can reserve for working on group projects or studying together. If unoccupied, these collaboration spaces are free to use, but we recommend making a reservation to guarantee your spot.
Kingsbury Library, home to resources in chemistry, computer science, mathematics and statistics, and engineering, has study alcoves and conference rooms, as well as a Graduate Student Lounge. And Manchester Library, located on the second floor of the Manchester campus, provides collaborative workspaces, technology-enhanced group study rooms, and a silent study area.
New York Times Access
Did you know your UNH Library access includes the New York Times? Your NYT access includes breaking news, archives, games, recipes, podcasts, newsletters, multimedia, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese versions of NYTimes.com, and more.
Library of Things
The Information Desk at Dimond Library offers a variety of equipment that can you can borrow! The Library of Things includes everything from cameras, microphones and tripods to phone chargers, headphones, SAD lamps, umbrellas, and a bicycle pump. We’ve even got portable cassette and CD players, if you're feeling retro. You can also use calculators, headphones, and computer accessories from Kingsbury Library, or borrow laptops, chargers, calculators, presentation clickers, umbrellas, and more from Manchester Library.
Plus bonus resources!
While not part of the library organization, these partners are located inside Dimond Library and can be indispensable if you're in Durham.
Writing Center
Located on Level 3 of Dimond Library, the Connors Writing Center offers one-on-one conferences to help you at any stage of your writing.
IT Support
Also located on Level 3 of Dimond Library, the Information Technology Help Desk is here to answer all your tech questions. You can get help using UNH software or accessing the printers, and you can even borrow a laptop (after putting in a request with the Dean’s Office) for the semester.
Zeke’s Café
Coffee! Need we say more? Located on Level 4 and operated by UNH Dining, Zeke’s offers coffee, tea, bagels, and pastries to fuel your studying.
Parker Media Lab
Located on Level 2 of Dimond Library, the Parker Media Lab contains a variety of equipment such as a green screen, a sound booth, microphones, and filming space, making it perfect for just about any multimedia project. You can reserve the lab like any other study space and it's a great resource if you're working on video shoots, music recordings, or podcasts.
