Research guides: Political Science Research Guide: Library information for graduate students

Key library services for graduate students

Digital equivalent of in-copyright items from the Library's print collections via HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service
Book Pickup Services and Books by Mail
The research assistant / proxy card allows you to borrow material on your professor's behalf. Share this link with your professor so they can submit the form to library staff requesting the card.

Establish your identity as a researcher

Know your author rights
Information for researchers to consider during the publication process.
ORCID iD
Create an Open Researcher and Contributor ID. ORCID iD provides you with a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher.
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Recognized as an international, interdisciplinary, and non-profit initiative to reduce name ambiguity. It enables you to obtain a unique 16 digit identification number that can be used to tie you to your work.