Student Affairs in Higher Education: Getting Started
Research & Writing Assistance
The University Writing Center has tutors to help grad students!
You can request an appointment with a subject librarian by using the Get Help link or clicking on my email to the right on this page.
Immediate access to a librarian is available in the Knowledge Commons, level 2 or via the Ask the Library tab at the top of the Marriott Library's Home page.
Welcome to the U
Below are some tips on library services to get you started at the U.
- Subject LibrariansDid you know that you have a librarian who specializes in your major and/or discipline?
- Free Workshops!Check these out! These workshops will help you be successful in your student work and your professional career!
- Course ReservesMaterials that your professors want you to read but not necessarily purchase are available on Course Reserves. Check out this handy guide to understand how to find these using the library catalog.
- ARC: Automatic Retrieval CenterThe Automated Retrieval Center or "ARC" is a large storage facility where older and less used materials are stored in order to make room for newer materials and expanding services. Robots are used to retrieve and shelve materials stored in the ARC.
- Borrowing MaterialsYou can check out, renew, or recall an item that someone else has.
- Interlibrary LoanFree service! Items not found at the Marriott Library will be requested from another library through Interlibrary Loan. In most instances books are available within 1 to 2 weeks and photocopies of articles can be provided as quickly as 24-48 hours
- Library MapsLibrary maps will help you find services and resources in the Marriott Library.
- Copyright OverviewIf you have additional questions, please contact Allyson Mower, our scholarly communications & copyright librarian.
- Citation Management Tool: EndnoteEndnote and Endnote Basic are strategies for collecting and storing your research in one file. Included here is more information on Endnote & Endnote Web.
- Remote Software AccessThis pilot project, funded by the University of Utah, allows students, staff, and faculty to use select software from any supported computer or device, on or off campus. There are a limited number of users; if you are unable to log in, please try again later. Please contact us with any questions or feedback, as we are actively improving this service.
Librarian

Donna Ziegenfuss
Contact:
Donna is on sabbatical from July 1-December 31, 2023. Please contact Alfred Mowdood at alfred.mowdood@utah.edu for teaching/research assistance
Email: donna.ziegenfuss@utah.edu
Liaison to the College of Education,
2nd Floor Library, Room 2110M
Orcid: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9981-5757
Email: donna.ziegenfuss@utah.edu
Liaison to the College of Education,
2nd Floor Library, Room 2110M
Orcid: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9981-5757
801-585-0542
Website Skype Contact: dziegenfuss