Introduction to Library Research: Home

This guide is designed to provide a basic introduction to library research, covering popular topics such as:

• When & How to Use the Databases
• Scholarly vs. Popular Articles (and Peer Review)
• Advanced Search Strategies: Boolean Search
• Book Research (Using the Discovery Catalog)*
• Evaluating Information
• Citation Support

*Please note that some topics will open up into separate guides.*

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