Welcome! I'm your Sociology Subject Librarian Lilly Ramin

Scope of this SOCI 4210 library course guide:
We will use this space to  link to resources deemed useful by the Librarian and your professor Dr. Buddy Scarborough for library sessions or SOCI 4210: Intersectionality course activities. 

• Use the Articles (databases) tab to search databases for (scholarly) articles
• Use the Books tab to browse books in the UNT collection 
• Use the Reference Sources tab to find online & print encyclopedias
• Use the Datasets tab to search for sources compiling datasets
• Use the Citing + RefWorks tab for citation tools and resources

Library overview for new users:
UNT Libraries has an official website and library guides for subjects, courses and special topics.

Library locations:

• For all locations, you can consult the UNT Libraries hours [website]
• Willis Library (with Music Library and Special Collections on 4th floor)
• Sycamore Library  (Previously Eagle Commons Library)
  • Sycamore Hall includes government resources, business collections, spaces and more. (Note: Sycamore was called Eagle Commons Library until July 2021).
• Media Library
  • Located in Chilton Hall. Includes Games, Movies, and e-sports.
• Discovery Park Library (Located off main campus)

  • Not on the main campus but on-campus shuttles can take you there or you can have items delivered to Willis Library.

• Frisco Landing Library (Located in Frisco , Texas)

• Map: Libraries' Campus Map PDF Provided as is from the main page of the library website.
• Booking study rooms, booths and pods: Visit the UNT Libraries spaces page for floor maps and room list. 
  • You can view and book available rooms, booths and pods all spaces room reservations page.

Help and Services

• Subject & Course Guides: guides.library.unt.edu created by your Subject Librarians.
• Ask Us  (askus@unt.edu) if you have any library questions.
• Course Reserves
  Your instructor may have put resources on reserve this semester. Check your syllabus. Search by course or instructor last name.
• Use Interlibrary Loan  for non-UNT items you would like to request (limited services).
• The Services for Persons with Disabilities website includes more library services information.

Technology:

• The  Technology and Computing services website includes helpful library information on programs, equipment, tools and services,
  • For laptops at Willis, go to the Spark desk. Laptops are limited.  The Spark Laptop page may include a waiting list waiting list or lottery for longer term check out. Regular check out is 4 hours at a time (Tip: Set an alarm on your phone to avoid fees).
• Printing/Scanning/Copying at UNT Libraries 
  • Computers in Willis Library have access to the ‘Print Credit’ system for currently enrolled students through the student funded printers. Campus wide printing information is listed on the Student Computer Labs UNT Labs printing website.
• Access: Off campus? (EUID & Password needed) for electronic materials (books, databases, streaming audio and film).
• The Spark technology help desk enables lap top check out services out and offers maintains the Spark Makerspace services and workshops. Physical locations in Willis Library, and Discovery Park Library.

Need a book or article not in print or online at UNT Libraries? Use Interlibrary Loan. Create & use your ILLiad account.