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What are reliable sources for fact-checking and recognizing "fake news"?

Last Updated: Jul 09, 2021 | Views: 231156
What is ResearchGate? Is it a reputable source? What about Academia.edu?

Last Updated: Feb 03, 2026 | Views: 28795
How do I access newspapers online through the library?
Last Updated: Aug 22, 2025 |
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How can I access The New York Times?
Last Updated: Nov 12, 2024 |
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Views: 22958
How do I find journal articles written by a specific author?
Last Updated: Jun 09, 2026 |
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- Journals
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Views: 21388
Is there a free site to test the readability or reading grade level of a document?

Last Updated: Dec 17, 2017 | Views: 16554
How can I find a copy of a thesis or dissertation?
Last Updated: Feb 25, 2025 |
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- Dissertations and Theses
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Views: 15615
How can I access The Washington Post?
Last Updated: Apr 07, 2025 |
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Views: 13517
How do current AU students, faculty & staff set up a LinkedIn Learning account?

How do I access LinkedIn Learning? How can create and account? Do I have to have a LinkedIn account?
Last Updated: Sep 26, 2024 |
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- Online Resources
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Views: 9027
Where can I find reliable data on mass shootings in the United States?

Last Updated: Dec 20, 2024 | Views: 8203

How many databases are available in the AU Library?

Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026 | Views: 6
Does the Library provide private spaces for groups or individuals? How do I reserve a room?

Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026 | Views: 2133
The Library is full, where can I find a computer to use?

Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026 | Views: 131
Does the AU Library have online reference sources such as almanacs, encyclopedias and dictionaries?

Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026 | Views: 119
I need some help with a paper on education policies. I need internet sources as well as statistics.
Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026 |
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Views: 99
How can I find out about new additions to the Music Library?
Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026 |
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- Academic Subjects
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Views: 56
May I borrow print copies of AU theses and dissertations through Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?
Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026 |
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- Archives & Special Collections
- Interlibrary Loan/CLS
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Views: 118
What materials in Archives have been digitized?
Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026 |
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- Archives & Special Collections
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Views: 84
How can I get access to streaming audio and music?
Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026 |
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- Academic Subjects
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Views: 87
How can I get a job at the Library?
Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026 |
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- Library Administration
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Views: 273