How do I check out books if I am not a Naropa Affiliate?
During the Covid-19 pandemic only Naropa community members can utilize library resources.
How do I get my HOWLCAT PASSWORD?
Your password should be assigned when you set up your library account. If you do not
know your password or user ID for Howlcat, please contact the circulation desk at
library@naropa.edu
Books and the Collection
How do I find the ________ section in the library?
Books in the library are arranged by subject using the Library of Congress classification
system. The Library of Congress Classification Outline shows you where books on various
subjects are located in the library.
How do I read this call number?
Read this helpful tutorial on how to read call numbers in academic libraries.
How do I search for books in the Allen Ginsberg Library?
To find books, videos, CDs and DVDs in the Allen Ginsberg Library, search HOWLcat, the library catalog. To search for a specific title, type it in (excluding initial
articles - A, The, etc.) and change the drop-down box to "Title". To search for a
specific author, type in the last name followed by first name (if you know it) and
change the drop-down box to "Author." If you are looking for books on a particular
topic, type in keywords and change the drop-down box to "Words Anywhere".
How do I renew a book?
Books can be renewed online through HOWLcat, the library catalog: Click on "Login to your account" in the upper right corner. In
the Login field type your username, then type your password (given to you when you
set up your account). If you have lost your password or have other problems, contact
the library by emailing library@naropa.edu, or in person by bringing them to the circulation desk.
How do I find a book on a particular topic?
To find books in the Allen Ginsberg Library on a particular topic, search HOWLcat,
the library catalog. Type keywords into the search boxes, and leave the drop-down
box set to “Words Anywhere”, then click on "Search".
Other Services
How do I have an article or book I need sent here from another library?
The library has a service called Interlibrary Loan that allows current students, faculty
or staff to request books or articles that the Allen Ginsberg Library does not own
or have access to. Books and articles generally take from 1 to 4 weeks to come in.
Books typically have a 4 week checkout period. Articles are yours to keep. For additional
information, including how to place a request, visit the Interlibrary Loan page.
Articles, Journals & Databases
How do I determine if you have a particular journal?
Search HOWLcat, the library catalog to see if the library owns the journal in print. Do a title
search or a periodical title search. If we don’t own it, you can also see if we have
the journal available in full-text online – check the Online Journal Locator.
How do I find full-text of an article?
If you have a citation for an article (title, author, journal information) and want
to find the article online in full-text, do a journal title search in the Online Journal Locator. This will tell you if any of our databases with full-text include that journal.
How do I search for articles on a particular topic?
The library subscribes to numerous databases, most of which contain citations to journal
and magazine articles. In many cases, full-text is available online. From the Research Databases page, use the drop-down box to choose a database in your subject area, or, choose one
of the general of multidisciplinary databases (e.g. Academic Search Premier). After
choosing an appropriate database, enter keywords related to your topic, and search.
For more help with searching, visit the Tutorials and Guides for Research page.
How do I access databases from off-campus?
Because Naropa databases are licensed for use by current students, faculty and staff
only, when off-campus you must go through a login process to be recognized as a Naropa
affiliate. When you click on a link for a database from off-site, a page will come
up with text boxes to enter login information. If you are a student, you must use
your MyNaropa username and password to log in to access a database. Faculty and staff
can use either MyNaropa username and password or Naropa network username and password.
You will then be automatically routed through our proxy server to the database you
clicked on. For more information, visit the Off-Campus Login Help page.
Audiovisual Material & Equipment
How do I get a copy of a Naropa audio or video tape?
The Naropa University Audio and Video Archives are now completely digitized and preserved.
However, as indexing them takes time, only a portion is currently available to the
public. These can be found at the Naropa University Archives website. Due to certain copyright restrictions, items not currently available on
our site are only for in house use. All requests for assistance in finding non-indexed
items should be made in person or via email to library@naropa.edu. The library will make every effort to have a digital copy available for listening
within two weeks.
