RUL World Languages Task Force
English text to be translated
July 25, 2007
Welcome to the Rutgers University Libraries
But thou art deeper read, and better skill'd
Come, and take choice of all my library,
And so beguile thy sorrow …
— Shakespeare, Titus Andronicus
[Each language’s page should lead with an appropriate literary quotation related to
libraries, books, or learning. The Shakespeare quote is only an example to be replaced
for each translation.]
The Rutgers University Libraries rank among the top academic research libraries in the
United States, with holdings of more than four million volumes, over fifty thousand
serials, and hundreds of research databases,. The unified library system is comprised of
twenty-six libraries, centers, and reading rooms located on Rutgers' campuses in New
Brunswick/Piscataway, Newark, and Camden, as well as RU-Online, our digital library.
Individual library collections are described, along with information on library hours and
directions, on the Libraries and Centers page. As part of the State University of New
Jersey, the Libraries are open to the public.
Significant collections include:

Special Collections and University Archives, with strengths in New Jersey and labor
history

The Institute of Jazz Studies, the largest library and archive of jazz materials in the
world
Major libraries holding a wide range of US, New Jersey, and international documents are:

Alexander Library (New Brunswick)

The Library of Science and Medicine (Piscataway)

Dana Library (Newark)

Robeson Library (Camden)
Any person may visit any library to browse our collections in our open stacks, to use
electronic resources and to access audiovisual material within the building, free of
charge. However, Rutgers affiliation is necessary to access databases remotely, to check
out books, for access to the wireless network, and to use document delivery services.
Guest borrowing privileges are available, as are faculty borrowing privileges for visiting
scholars.
We’re here to help! [or other culturally appropriate cheery informal phrase.]
All of our staff will be happy to assist you with your questions. Specialized research
assistance is available from reference librarians, either in person or by phone during
reference desk hours, by e-mail through Ask-A-Librarian, or by direct consultation with
one of our subject specialist librarians. Our collection of subject research guides describe
important scholarly resources for various disciplines. The Libraries also provide special
services to persons with disabilities.
To locate material owned by Rutgers, use IRIS, the online catalog. IRIS allows you to
search for books, journals, audio, video, online resources, and more. Note that searching
must be done in roman characters, and information in other writing systems must be
transliterated. IRIS provides links for electronic material, and location codes and status
for physical holdings.
Although most of the Libraries’ materials are identified in IRIS, there are exceptions.
You may wish to consult with a librarian before deciding that Rutgers does not hold an
item. Material not held by Rutgers can be requested from other institutions using a
number of delivery options. Rutgers-affiliated users can access course reserves and
online account information by using the barcode (the number on the back of their Rutgers
identification) and a library password (PIN). A PIN can be requested via Ask-ALibrarian, or at any circulation desk.
Online Access to Research, 24/7 [or other culturally appropriate informal phrase
conveying the idea that these services are always available]
The Libraries subscribe to many electronic databases supporting a wide range of research
needs. The Indexes & Databases page lists the major databases in a variety of subjects.
Electronic journals can be identified by searching for individual titles in IRIS, by
consulting the Electronic journals A-Z List, or by using the “Search for Article” [translate
too] button found in many databases. Rutgers-affiliated users can access electronic
resources when off-campus by logging in to the Libraries’ web site using the Rutgers
electronic login, the NetID.
For a more detailed explanation of the Libraries, you may wish to consult the Visitor’s
Guide (English) or the Library Guide for International Students (English).
For more explanation of specific vocabulary, consult the Library Terminology Guide
(English) and the Guide to Library Terminology [local language version, if it is
available].
We hope you find using the Rutgers University Libraries an enjoyable experience. Please
ask our librarians and staff for further assistance at any time. We look forward to helping
you with your research needs.
For further assistance in [language name], you may contact [name] [e-mail] [phone]. [If
we have identified a contact person who is willing to assist patrons speaking this
language on an ongoing basis, they can be listed here.]