Frequently Asked Questions

General*

  • What is the difference between copyright infringement and plagiarism?
  • What is the difference between peer-reviewed (scholarly) articles and everything else?
  • Why should I use a library database instead of the internet?
  • How do I connect to the BYU Secure wireless network?
  • Is clip art from Microsoft Word copyrighted?
  • What is a primary source research article?
  • How do I print materials when on BYU Campus?
  • What are the consequences and penalties for copyright infringement?
  • Where should I go to scan in the Library?
  • What is a subject librarian? How do I find the one I need?
  • Where is the Library Lost and Found? When are they open?
  • How do I email a scan to myself using Library copiers?
  • How do I use RefWorks to cite a Library book?
  • How do I find out if a journal is peer reviewed?
  • How do I rent a locker in the Library?
  • How do I access databases and journals from off-campus?
  • What is the Library mailing address?
  • I want to access a Springer e-book. How do I do that?
  • Would it be legal for me to borrow one of my friend’s CDs and copy the music on my computer?
  • What resources are available for graduate study practice exams?