3.  How to succeed -- advice for graduate students Search for books on this topic using the UCLA Library Catalog, Melvyl Catalog (UC campuses plus); for example “Getting what you  came for” by Robert L. Peters. Use the Subject headings links in the Library Catalog and Melvyl to find other resources, for example Universities and colleges -- United States -- Graduate work -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.  Dissertations, Academic -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.    Use the Request feature  to obtain items from other UC campuses; alternatively, go to interlibrary loan. If you are unable to submit interlibrary loan requests using the Request a Book, Request an Article, or Request a Book Chapter forms, use the UCLA Library Interlibrary Request Forms. Submit a purchase recommendation. Visit the Writing Center at the UCLA Graduate Student Resource Center. | | Just remember, librarians are here to help you with your information questions.