LibGuides: Academic Research Basics for Students: Academic Research Sources and Tools Explained

Introduction to Academic Research (5 minute video)

What's At the Library

General services and resources that are available in the Library include:

Personalized research help with a librarian at the Reference Desk from the when the Library opens until it closes.
Copies of required textbooks for almost all courses available at the Check-out (Circulation) Desk for a limited loan.
A well-maintained Reference Collection of encyclopedias, handbooks, and manuals covering all subjects.
Access to all electronic resources including article databases.
Lap-tops, iPads, and calculators available for loan at the Media Desk.
Computers available for use on a first-come, first served basis in the IT Lab.
IT Lab consultants to assist with IT and software related questions.
Self-service photocopying.
Institutional Archives containing primary documents related the business and life of theCollege.

Research Tools Explained

How Do Search Engines Like Google Work?

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