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The e-Library@Iowa State University provides access to library collections in a variety of formats; access to library services, classes, tours, art and exhibits; and a wealth of information about the library as both a place and an organization.

Getting started:
On the entrance page to the e-Library, roll your cursor over the headings �Collections,� �Service Areas,� �Classes & Tours,� and �Art & Exhibits� to display categories under each heading. Click on any one of these categories to display the appropriate page.

Navigating:
On lower-level pages within the e-Library, you can navigate to other parts of the website in a variety of ways:

The e-Library link in the header and footer always takes you back to the entrance page.
On many pages, the colored tabs directly below the header allow you to navigate within and between collections, services, classes & tours, and art & exhibits pages.
Likewise, many pages have a left-hand sidebar containing navigational links.
Finally, navigational links may be imbedded in the content of individual pages.

Other sources of help:
The standard e-Library header and footer contain many useful links, including:

Library Catalog � A persistent link to the ISU Library�s catalog of holdings
Library Information � ISU Library maps, organization, policies, etc.
How do I�? � A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Ask a Librarian � An online reference request form for brief factual questions
Site search � A form allowing you to search the entire e-Library website by keywords
Site map � A detailed outline of how the e-Library website is organized

To make best use of the e-Library�s many design features, you may also wish to consult the browser requirements for e-Library.

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