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Strategic Communication

Research guide for the Strategic Communication Graduate Program

Welcome to Sims Library!

 Strategic Communication Graduate Students, this Guide is for you.

If you have quick questions, please use "Ask a Librarian".

 If you have in-depth questions, use the online form to schedule an appointment for

a one-on-one research consultation

Use the tabs on the upper-left side of the page to navigate through the pages of this guide.

Off-Campus Access

When you are off-campus and need to access library resources, you will need to log-in with your W# and six-digit date of birth. The log-in page will look like the image below:

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InterLibrary Loan (ILL)

Need an article or book Sims Library doesn't have?

Use Interlibrary Loan

What is Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?
Interlibrary Loan is a service by which Sims Library obtains research materials not available in the Sims Library.  Current students, faculty, and staff are eligible to use ILL:

  • In order to request materials through Interlibrary loan, all users must first register through ILLiad.
  • After registering, users can request Interlibrary Loan materials through ILLiad, check the status of their requests, and view a history of requests submitted through ILLiad.
  • Physical copies of ILL items requested, may be picked up and returned at the Circulation Desk.
  • Electronic copies of ILL items requested will be automatically delivered to your email.

Check out a study carrel in the Library

Places to Study

Study carrels on the 3rd & 4th floors are available by request for graduate students & full-time faculty.

Each carrel is equipped with a desk, chair, and electrical outlet.     

Click here to request a Study Carrel