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Remote Access to Databases
Off-campus (remote) access to some of the electronic materials found in MinerQuest and the Library's other databases may require a connection to UTEP's network. UTEP faculty, staff, and students can connect via Global Protect VPN.
Questions or Problems?
If you are using the VPN and are having problems connecting to the network, contact the campus Help Desk or (915) 747-4357.
To report a technical problem with any of the Library’s electronic databases or e-journals, contact a member of the E-Resources Team -- Lisa Borden, (915) 747-6709, John Padilla, (915) 747-6706 -- Monday to Friday,
Course Reserves
Located at the Access Services desk, it contains course materials instructors have put on reserve. The resources may be print, electronic, or both.
- Search for course reserves
| User Type | Loan Period/ Type of Item | Renewals Allowed | Check Out Limits | Fines Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE |
*Reserves: 1-3 Hours, 1-3 Days, 1 week |
Yes. |
Max# of books:
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*$.50/Hour/Day *Billed after 1st hour/day overdue |
Library Collections
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Main Stacks
The Library’s general collection, it’s located on the fourth and fifth floors of the Library and arranged by subject. -
Browsing Collection
A collection of current popular fiction and non-fiction, it’s located on the second floor by the Access Services Desk. -
Children’s Collection
Designed as a teaching collection, it contains children’s and young adult fiction and non-fiction books. It’s located on the third floor behind the Law Collection. -
Media & Microforms (M & M)
Located on the first floor. It contains DVDs, microfiche, and microfilms. -
Onomastics Collection
Onomastics is the study of names and naming. The collection is made up of books, journals, and vertical files. It’s distributed throughout the Library by subject area. -
Western Fiction Collection
Located on the fourth floor following the Reference Collection. It’s built on a core of books collected by writer and English professor C. L. Sonnichsen.
Research Guides
UTEP Library Research Guides! What are they? Custom web pages created for you by UTEP Librarians to direct you to resources for disciplines, topics, and specific courses.
Citation Help
Tutorials
Video tutorials can help you DIY your way out of a problem and can explain skills and processes you might need when a librarian isn’t available to help.
