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Getting Started

This guide is designed to help you get started using the UNLV Libraries.

Goals of this Guide

Whether you're just beginning or building on prior experience, this guide offers foundational tools, curated resources, and practical strategies to support your research journey. It's not about getting it perfect—it's about learning how to ask good questions, explore ideas, and grow as a researcher.

By using this guide, you will be able to:

  1. Locate and access library and information resources that support your research.
  2. Understand how information is created, organized, and shared.
  3. Apply strategies to develop, refine, and explore meaningful research questions.

UNLV Libraries Resources

Welcome to the UNLV University Libraries! Here, you’ve got access to expert librarians, study spaces, and research tools. This video will show you how to tap into our community and power your academic journey.

We have a dedicated team of librarians who support researchers at all levels: from students like you, to faculty members conducting their own scholarly projects. In this video, find out how you can connect with a librarian so that you can get the support to help you with research!

Discover the rich and multifaceted history of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada at the UNLV Libraries Special Collections and Archives. Located on the third floor of Lied Library, these unique materials—ranging from manuscripts and maps to oral histories and rare books—offer insight into the region’s diverse communities, iconic industries, and UNLV’s own story. As a vital part of what makes UNLV Libraries special, Special Collections connects students, researchers, and community members to the past in meaningful and lasting ways.

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Upcoming Events

The UNLV Libraries hosts many events throughout the semester, from academic workshops to wellness programs. Explore the calendar to find out what we're offering each month!

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