Patron Self Check-out Stations
These are stations that allow library patrons to check out books on their own. In order to do this, you will need your Baylor ID card. Your books will also need a Baylor Libraries bar code sticker on the back of each book. This is usually located at the top on the back of your book. Please note that this is different from the bar code that the book publisher puts on the book. This code is located at the bottom on the back of the book.
Patron self check out stations are located on Moody 1st floor across from the Circulation desk and on Jones 1st near the information desk.
Ask a Librarian
The Ask a Librarian service connects you in real time with the information desk in Jones Library. Here, a person can help you find resources for class projects, connect you with your subject librarian or answer questions cencerning library services. Please note that for some research questions, a research appointment with your subject librarian may be needed.
Library Services and Resources
The following are library services or resources that are available to all Baylor students.
- CanvasCanvas is the online course management system which Baylor uses. Professors can place class-related documents such as their syllabus on Canvas as well as class reading materials and powerpoint presentations. You can log into Canvas with your Bear id and password and see the listing for classes on the right-hand side of the page.
- Check out servicesInformation on check out privileges for the Baylor University libraries.
- PawPrintsPawPrints is Baylor's print management system. Visit this page to release your print jobs when you need to print something, view your page balance, locate available printers on Airbear and more.
- Renew your materials onlineHave books checked out and need to renew them, but don't have the time to come by the library. Renew online. Go to the library homepage, then look for the "Renew" link in the upper right-hand corner of the homepage.
- Research guidesResearch guides are subject or course-related guides that librarians have put together to help students in locating resources. These guides contained resources, both paper and electronic, that will help students in writing papers and doing research.
- Research Paper PlannerNeed help staying on schedule with that research paper? The Research Paper Planner will help you stay on track and will point you to resources that can help you in the writing process.
- Student Technology on campusInformation on technology services available to students on campus.
- Tech TourTake the tour and learn about technology available to students here at Baylor.
OsoFast
If you find some information about a book or article that will help you in your research, but the Baylor Libraries don't own it - don't panic! We have a department in the library (called InterLibrary Services) which provides a program called OsoFast through which you can request books and articles from other libraries. And it doesn't cost you anything!
If we don't have access to the full-text of an article either in print or online, click on the BUInfoLinks button located in the article record. From there, click on "Request this article from OsoFast." Log in with your Bear ID and password and submit your request.
Make sure to get your requests for materials in early. While it depends on where the original materials are located, articles are generally received in electronic form 3-4 days after they are requested. Books and other physical materials are received within 4 days to 2 weeks after they are requested.
KIC Scanner
Need a copy of an article, a book page or picture? Try the library's KIC scanners. All you need is your item to scan and your USB drive. Save a copy or print from your own computer. It's fast and easy. You can access items on your flash drive on any library computer and then use pawprints to print.
