Research Guides: Research Help Toolkit: Ready Reference

Frequently Requested Resources & Services

Borrowing & Renewing
Information on borrowing, requesting, renewing, and returning library materials.
Course Reserves
Search and find materials that might be on reserve for courses.
Borrowing from Other Libraries
Materials not available at Sonoma State? Borrow materials from another CSU or use interlibrary loan!
Printing & Copying
Learn how to send and release jobs from library computers.
Book a Study Room
Reserve a study room in the library, or see which study rooms are available.
Make an Appointment
Make a 1-1 research appointment with a librarian.
Gift Policy
Guidance for folks asking to donate materials to the library.

IT Help Desk
Point of contact for campus-wide technology needs.
Learning & Academic Resource Center (LARC)
Provides support through the Writing Center, Tutorial Program, and Supplemental Instruction Program (SIP).
Advising Central
Provides guidance for students registering for classes.
University Bookstore
Information on course materials: buying and renting textbooks, etc.
Seawolf Services
Information about financial aid, ID cards, wolfbucks, fines and fees.

Virtual Map, Sonoma State University
A map of campus, with parking lots, buildings, and places of interest.
Floor Maps, Sonoma State University Library
Maps of the library by floor.
Faculty & Staff Directory, Sonoma State University
Search the SSU Faculty and Staff Directory by first name, last name, title, or department.

Sonoma County Library
Sonoma State students, faculty, and staff can get a library card for expanded access to resources such as newspapers, streaming media, and recreational reading.
Santa Rosa Junior College Library
Sonoma State students enjoy reciprocal borrowing privileges with SRJC Library

Worldcat
A global catalog of library materials. Search for books, music, video, articles and much more at libraries near you.
Internet Archive
A non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
Project Gutenberg
A library of ebooks freely available online.
Sci-Hub
a website providing free access to scholarly literature

Fielding questions about citing a specific source in a certain style? Use the resources linked below!

- Take a look at the library instruction toolbox's "Including and Citing Sources | How?"

- Refer to the "Citing Sources" research guide