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Gold pen used by Lincoln to sign the Emancipation Proclamation in the Executive Mansion on Jan. 1, 1863. (View Record)
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This guide was designed by current students (Student Library Advocates) to help you navigate the library system at Yale and use its endless resources. In a nutshell, this guide contains helpful research strategies and details available resources. We welcome your feedback! Visit the Questions/Comments section. The guide is divided into five sections:
- Using the Library: Basic FAQs, including how to check out a book or find a place to study
- Research Tips: Resources to help your research, like e-books, databases and subject guides
- Services: How to get a hold of materials you need, from other libraries at Yale and beyond
- Helpful Tools: How to navigate the Orbis catalog and access Yale materials when you're off-campus
- Help from Humans: Find out how your Personal Librarian or Subject Specialist can help you with your academic work