As an undergraduate student, your priority is to obtain library research skills that enable you to produce college-level work on the topic of your choice. Whether you are an experienced researcher or “just a beginner”, we will work with you to guide you through the maze of paper and electronic resources, search strategies, and information management techniques. Our goal is to help you become a confident and skilled user of information resources and services. We strongly encourage you to schedule an orientation to our information services. Call 973-720-2663, email LibResearch@wpunj.edu or fill out a Schedule Research Help form.
Library Homepage (read more)(read less) The Library homepage serves as a starting point for all of your research needs at the University. You can find valuable information about the many services and resources available to you. Here you can: Search for a variety of sources (articles, books, or everything at once!) Chat with or make an appointment with a librarian for research help Reserve a study room Watch research-related tutorials and more!
Books & Media(read more) (read less) You can find books, ebooks, videos, audio recordings, and other useful resources with either the Books & Media or Search All tabs on our Library homepage. Most materials can be borrowed, although loan periods may vary (see our Lending Services policy for more details). Our Course Reserves collection may also contain copies of textbooks and required materials for your classes. Check the Course Reserves tab for books on your class syllabus!
Using Databases (read more)(read less) Use the Find Articles tab to locate articles on a variety of topics, with a single search. You can also limit your search to a specific database, such as PsycInfo or Proquest Education Journals, by selecting Databases tab and choosing the subject area or searching by the database name. Your WPUNJ username and password will be required for access. A reference librarian will provide assistance in selecting and using any of these databases. For tips on searching databases, please see the Library Tutorials page. As you search in our databases to locate articles, you will find lots of full text content online. You may also find that some articles are only available in print or as microform. You may request copies of these articles using our Interlibrary Loan/Article Copy Service portal to complete the copy request form. Copies are usually delivered to you via this portal within 48 hours. Not sure if we have the article you need? Use the Journal Search tab to see what’s available (Tutorial).
Interlibrary Loan (read more)(read less) Books and Media: The Interlibrary Loan home page provides additional information pertaining to policies and procedures about using this service. Articles: Sometimes the articles you find in one of our databases are not available in full-text. You can request these articles from other libraries using the Interlibrary Loan/Article Copy Service portal. Simply fill out the appropriate New ILL Request form, and a copy of the article will be delivered to you, often within 1-3 business days. You can also log in to this portal to check the status of your request. For more help, check out our Interlibrary Loan & Article Copy Service @ the Cheng Library tutorial!
Use of Other Libraries (read more)(read less) We can assist you in locating and obtaining resources from other libraries. For information about reciprocal agreements we have with other public and academic libraries, please visit the Use of Other Libraries page.
Research Help (read more)(read less) The Contact Us button on our homepage lists a variety of options for obtaining assistance. Phone: 973-720-2116 eMail: refdesk@wpunj.edu Chat: Use the blue "Chat with a Librarian" or "After Hours Reference" buttons to message with a librarian! Schedule Individual Research AssistanceWe now offer virtual reference assistance! In addition to contacting the library, you should view the Resources by Subject menu to locate research guides for specific courses or disciplines.
Contact Us (read more)(read less) If you have questions about the Library, refer to our Library Staff Directory or contact our Reference Desk for assistance. Each academic department also has a liaison librarian, to support students in that subject area, if you would like help with a particular subject area. To find out who your subject librarian is, use the Library Liaison Directory
