The Library
Library Policies
Library Vocabulary
Library Resources
Library Research
100

Where is the curriculum lab located

2nd floor of the library

100

How long can you keep a Course Reserve Book?

3 hours


100

Acknowledging the work of another person is called

Citing or Referencing

100

What is it called when you borrow a book from outside Bowie State University

Interlibrary loan (ILL)

100

Where can you find e-journal articles?

A-Z database

200

On what day is the library closed during the spring and fall semester

no days, open 7 days a week

200

The maximum amount of books that can be borrowed at the Thurgood Marshall Library

unlimited

200

What are the styles of referencing used at Bowie State University

APA, MLA, Chicago Manual of Style

200

This search tool helps you search for books available at our library.

What is online catalog

200

What is the name of the online catalog?

Catalog USMAI

300

Name the service whereby the Libraries’ facilitates borrowing of library materials/obtaining copies of published articles and book chapters from other libraries, here and abroad, in behalf of its library users.

Interlibrary loan/Document delivery

300

Name the account you need to use to access online subscriptions off campus?

What is MyLibraryAccount

300

Using the work of another person as your own

Plagiarism 

300

The plagiarism detection tool available in our library

What is Turnitin

300

Where would you find information on subject-specific resources

LibGuides

400

Due to copyright policies, you can only photocopy a certain amount of a textbook. What is this amount?

10%--Copies of complete work of fewer than 2,500 words and excerpts up to 1,000 words or 10% of work, whichever is less. 

400

The extension given on a book loan.

Renewal

400

Name three resources that you can find in the Catalog USMAI 

e-books

e-Journals

journal articles

books

newspaper articles

400

The most effective way to avoid plagiarism is

What is Cite sources correctly

500

What are the three designated due dates for returning library books

May 1

August 1

December 1

500

What is a hold on a book?

If a book is checked out by another patron, you can place a “hold” which will put you on a waiting list for the book upon return. 


500

Explain the difference between a "Circulating" library book and a "Reference" book.

Circulating books can be borrowed/checked out. However, reference books are for Library use only.

500

How would you contact the library staff for research help

Library help desk

LibChat

call the library 

in person (at reference or circulation desk)