Transfer Student Information

#1 Finding books, articles, DVD's, etc. from main library search box (Summon)

• ​Main library search box

• Defaults to searching all items found in Roosevelt and other libraries worldwide

#2 Finding subject-specific databases

• Go to Research Guides by Subject web page

• Use library databases to find:

  • Journal articles

  • News or magazine articles

  • Dissertations or theses

  • Streaming video or music

• Databases may include full-text articles, abstract only, only citation information, or a combination

#3 Establishing/accessing your library accounts

• I-Share

  • ​A consortium of over 80 libraries in Illinois

  • Receive materials within 3-5 business days

• Interlibrary Loan

  • ​Libraries throughout the U.S.

  • Receive articles within 3-5 business days (Delivered via email); books take longer

#4 Printing, copying, scanning, connecting to Wi-Fi

• Behind circulation desk (AUD 1009)

  • ​Print, copy, or scan in black and white or color

  • 10 cents per page (black and white)

  • 25 cents per page (color)

• In Math Computer Lab (AUD 1032)

  • ​Print; black and white only

• Other printer locations:

  • AUD 1111

  • SCH 140

  • SCH Licht Student Center

  • SCH, Hallway outside Room 600

  • ​Wabash Cafeteria

  • Wabash 311 Open Lab

  • Wabash 14th Floor Residence Hall

  • WB 1500L Open Lab

• Wi-Fi Information

  • ​RU WiFi

  • Password GOGREEN!

#5 Accessing library resources from off-campus

• You will be asked to enter your NetID and password (same information used to log in to Blackboard)

• Contact library if you are having problems (see Help box on the left-hand side of this page)

#6 Using for your "library card" (Roosevelt ID)

• Used to check out items from Roosevelt library

• Your library ID number is 23311 + your 9 digit personal ID number

• You can use your Roosevelt ID to access items/use resources at other I-Share facilities

#7 Library spaces at Roosevelt University

• Murray Green Library (AUD 10th Floor)

  • ​Computer lab

  • Printing, scanning, copying

  • Collaboration rooms

• Performing Arts Library (AUD 11th Floor)

  • ​Computers

  • Printing and scanning

  • Collaboration rooms

• Robert R. McCormick Tribune Foundation Library (SCH 140)

  • ​Computer lab

  • Printing, scanning, copying

  • Collaborations rooms

• Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate Library (WB 1210C)

• University Archives (AUD 10th Floor)

#8 Learning Commons is found in Murray Green library

• Math Lab

• Writing Center

• Peer Tutoring

• Learning Commons web site

#9 Free resources for organizing research

• Using Your Roosevelt One Drive to Organize Research video

• RefWorks Library Guide

• Academic Writer Library Guide

#10 Ways to receive help from Roosevelt Libraries

• Contact the library (See Help box found on this Transfer Student Information page)

• One-On-One Research Help Form

• Available Library Workshops