General Library
7am-2am.
What are the library hours on Wednesday for students?
Absolutely, just make sure I know the course number and section.
Can you purchase a book for course reserves?
Probably! Let me see if it's available for purchase.
Can you buy this book?
Central Garage is the closest, but it is also the most expensive.
Where should I park to visit Fondren?
Please review the following instructions. If you are still having issues, contact E-Resources.
My NYT subscription isn't working, can you please fix it?
Head down the DMC and they'll help you out.
Can I check out a camera?
Yes! Let's discuss specific learning objectives or outcomes you want for your students to achieve after their visit.
Can my students come to the library to learn about resources for their upcoming assignment?
Can you buy XYZ-expensive-database/journal?
You can access our digital resources from a public computer on-site, but not from your own device or home.
Can I read this journal online?
Please contact ILL@rice.edu, and they'll be able to help.
Can you fix my ILL request, I got the wrong item?
Possibly - can you tell me more about how you intend to use it, and if there are other faculty in your department or across campus who might find it helpful?
Can you purchase XYZ-really-expensive-database/dataset/journal?
Can you find resources about XYZ-complicated-topic? My paper is due tomorrow.
Fill out the LSC Retrieval Request form here, and you'll receive an email when the item is ready for you.
Here is the XYZ-manual; please check with your instructor.
These are my citations; are they right?
4 books at a time with one renewal.
How many books can a FOF patron check out?
Yes! But please note that citation counts are fallible and there are many caveats to the data I will provide.
Can you provide a citation count for a faculty up for promotion?
Sure! I'll be glad to help you think through your strategy. We can also get feedback from your professor and iterate from there.
We have a moratorium on accepting new, large gifts; however, if you have an inventory, I'm happy to review it and select titles that we do not currently have in our collection.
I'm happy to support you in your research and help you find the resources you need.
Research XYZ and tell me what you find.
Yes! Though access will be different from when you were a student. Check out the Rice Alumni Digital Library through the Rice Portal.
Can alumni access databases at home?
Sure, I'll be glad to try. Let's set up a time to meet and you can tell me what you've tried so far and what you're hoping to find.
I am working on a research project, can you help me find sources about XYZ-really-niche-topic?
(to UG student): nope, you'll need to use it in the library.
(to G student/faculty): why is checking the book out necessary, and how long do you need it?
I'm not qualified to provide appraisals, but here's a list of local appraisers, and I'm happy to point you toward some research material to learn more about Matisse and his work.
There should be contact information for the company on the machine.
The vending machine took my money.