LIBR 100: All in one: Researching in the library

A condensed version of four of the library’s workshops recommended for new students.

1. Introduction to library services

Learn about library technology, space, services, and resources, and how your library account gives you access to many resources beyond Google. 

2. Finding articles at the library

Find out what your professors mean when they ask for “peer-reviewed articles,” how to do efficient article searches in library databases, and how to cite articles in the style of your discipline. 

3. Finding books at the library

Learn how to navigate the library shelves and online book collection, and how to cite books in the style of your discipline. 

4. First steps for researching your term paper

Find out how to develop an effective research question, locate background information, and plan your search.