The RebelCard is the key to accessing library services

• You must obtain your RebelCard from the RebelCard office during their open hours to:
• Access the UNLV Libraries electronic resources and services (journal articles, electronic books, course reserves) from the campus computer labs or from off-campus
• You must activate your RebelCard at one of the UNLV Libraries Circulation Desks to:
• Check out materials
• Use the computers in the libraries
• Borrow laptops (for library use only)
• You must set up a Library PIN to:
  • Access Your Library Account (renew books, see what you have checked out, place holds)
  • Use the self-check out machines
  • Connct using remote access (use databases from home)
  • Request materials using LINK+ (request a book the Libraries does not own)
  • Access items in E-reserves (find items your professor wants you to read)

Where to go for help

• There are two information desks, first floor and second floor of Lied Library
• You can also get help at one of the three branch libraries on campus
• Architecture Studies
• Curriculum Studies
• Music
• Every college has a liaison librarian
• Liaison librarians can help you
  • master library research strategies
  • locate and retrieve the best resources for your topic
  • recommend new library resources in your area of study
• Library Workshops

How to locate library materials

• The library catalog
• In Lied Library – terminals on each floor
• At the branch libraries
• Architecture Studies
• Curriculum Studies
• Music

About library technology

• The library and computer labs are on different systems, so:
• You can't save your work to the library computers; it will be lost.
• Save all work to a removable disc
• You may check out laptops for use in the library
• at the Media Desk on the first floor of Lied Library
• at the Architecture Studies Service Desk
• Wireless access is available at the UNLV Libraries, including all branches; register here
• Printing & Copying:
• Is available for a small fee, add cash to your RebelCard at one of the Value Transfer Stations on campus (2 are in Lied Library) or online
• Scanners are available
• on the first floor of Lied Library, next to the Research & Information Desk
• on the first floor of the Architecture Studies Library
• at the Curriculum Materials Library

Where to find study space at Lied Library

• The third and fourth floors are the quiet study areas
• Group study rooms are available on the first, third, fourth & fifth floors
• The rooms are first-come-first serve and not available by reservation
• The rooms are for groups of 3 or more
• You can borrow markers for the white boards at the Media desk on the first floor

Need more tips? See the new students page for more information about UNLV Libraries.