Research Support
Getting Started
The Libraries have lots and resources and services for students. Following are some specific resources and tips. If you are still looking for what you need, contact a library liaison for support or submit your query to Ask Us.
Research Guides
Reach out to a library liaison to arrange a meeting! Library liaisons are research experts who can help you discover and access subject-specific information, as well as:
- Develop and narrow ideas
- Find and evaluate resources
- Learn how to use a range of data and information tools effectively
- Use information and data ethically
- Approaches to understanding information and data
- Analyze, synthesize and include resources in any research projects
- And much more…
- Start by making a concept or mind map
- From your concept or mind map, write down key ideas, concepts, and connections that you would want to find information about
- Turn these key ideas, concepts, and connections into keywords that you would use to search for information
- Use the How-To guides below to refine research, discover resources, and find solutions and best practices when researching any topic
- selecting a topic
- avoiding plagiarism and correctly citing sources
- searching for and evaluating books or articles
- locating datasets, images, or newspapers
- finding videos or primary sources
- managing your references to make writing a bibliography easier
- connecting with a library liaison for further support
- Looking for a book, ebook, film, or audio recording? Use LibrarySearch to help you discover books and access digital resources like eBooks streaming content, and more!
- Need to find peer-reviewed and scholarly articles? Explore content in our open source and subscription databases
- Explore local, regional and international newspapers
- Don’t know which resources might be best for your project? Explore library content and research tips by topic
- Explore these helpful guides for research tips and resources for specific courses