Welcome to Alliant!
Here are a few reminders about library services available to you.
The library website is http://library.alliant.edu. While you can get to the library website through the portal, you are not required to do so - you can just bookmark the library site and go there directly. Library hours are listed at https://alliant.libguides.com/Service_hours.
Learn to Use The Library
We know you already know how to research, but EVERY LIBRARY IS DIFFERENT. It takes a bit of time to learn where things are, anytime you start using a new library or database. For those who like to work independently, we have a series of short videos that cover all of the topics included in our regular library instruction sessions. You can find these at https://alliant.libguides.com/learn.
Brief video tutorials for many other research tasks can be found here: http://alliant.libguides.com/Tutorials . The library also has a searchable FAQ accessible here: https://alliant.libanswers.com/ (or by clicking the How Do I…? tab above the main search box on the library home page).
Assistance with learning how to do research at the library is provided each semester through library instruction sessions held during class time; if you would like your instructor to include such a session in one of your courses, please let the instructor know. If you would like individual library instruction, just contact library@alliant.edu to set up an appointment.
Ask for Help If Something Doesn't Make Sense
For help with any library issues, just contact library@alliant.edu. You can view library hours here (https://alliant.libguides.com/Service_hours). Librarians are available to assist you by phone, chat, and text message (858.302.4280).
Dissertation Clearance Information
If you are looking for information about dissertation clearance, including the Systemwide Dissertation Formatting Manual, you can find it here: http://alliant.libguides.com/LibraryClearance .
Have a Great Semester!
The library staff at Alliant are here to help you succeed, so please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you