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Is it true the John Hay Library has books bound in human skin?
Last Updated: Jan 17, 2024 |
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What is the difference between Google, Google Scholar, and library databases?

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How do I obtain my transcript from Katharine Gibbs School / Katharine Gibbs College?
Last Updated: May 27, 2020 |
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Who can reserve / How do I reserve a study carrel?

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2025 | Views: 1220
What is a carrel?

Last Updated: Mar 25, 2026 | Views: 1167
How do I return my Brown library books?

Last Updated: Mar 25, 2026 | Views: 1095
Why can't I access Journal Citation Reports?

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About the Brown University Library

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Can I reserve library rooms for study?

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2025 | Views: 769
I tried to access a database and got this message: File missing: docs/suspend.htm

Last Updated: Jun 22, 2021 | Views: 745

How can I support / donate to the Brown Library?

Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026 | Views: 37
What employment opportunities / jobs are available at the library?

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Does the library hire students?

Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026 | Views: 30
What are Special Collections?
Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026 |
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How can the John Hay Library staff help with my research?
Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026 |
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Can you tell me the monetary value of my books?
Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026 |
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How do I search the Harris Collection of American Poetry and Plays?
Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026 |
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Why must a recently published St. Martin's Press book be used at the John Hay Library?
Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026 |
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How can I search for sheet music at the John Hay Library?
Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026 |
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How can I access the Providence Journal?

Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026 | Views: 66

How can I get an introduction to the library as a new student?

Last Updated: Mar 25, 2026 | Views: 105
I need help with using BruKnow / the library catalog
Last Updated: Mar 25, 2026 |
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How do I find a book in the library?
Last Updated: Aug 14, 2024 |
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How many books can I check out / borrow?

Last Updated: Jul 26, 2019 | Views: 688
For how long can I check out books?

Last Updated: Aug 16, 2019 | Views: 705
How do I, as a professor, put books and other material on reserve for a class?

Last Updated: Jan 12, 2023 | Views: 198
How does a student access Course Reserves

Last Updated: Jul 26, 2024 | Views: 216
What is the difference between Google, Google Scholar, and library databases?

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I need help getting started with my research

Last Updated: Mar 25, 2026 | Views: 156
How can I get an article that's in a journal we don't have?

Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026 | Views: 194
I'm from RISD. Can I use the Brown Library?
Last Updated: Mar 30, 2023 |
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