Locating resources
Print resources
Our library has a wonderful collection of books available for research. By completing a simple search for your topic in Alexandria, the online card catalog, you can locate a variety of resources.
Similar to a search engine, our card catalog Alexandria allows you to type in what you're looking for - in this case your topic - and click on specific buttons like "subject" or "all words" underneath the search box.
Helpful tips:
Click the image below to access Alexandria.
Helpful tips:
- Search by the big key words related to your topic. Don't write full sentences or questions.
- If you type in your topic and hit enter, the catalog will do a keyword search. This can sometimes be helpful, but you will have more results to look through that might be unrelated to your search.
Click the image below to access Alexandria.
Database resources
The library's databases provide all of the information you need for a variety of research projects. A database is a reliable resource because the information has been deemed credible and factual. In many ways, this is a much better alternative than a website.
The databases that will be most helpful for this project are:
Click HERE to access the Library Database Page
The databases that will be most helpful for this project are:
- Bloom's Literature Database
- Gale Virtual Reference Library
- FactCite
- Power Library
Click HERE to access the Library Database Page
INternet resources
Watch the video below for help with search strategies:
Tips for Using Google:
Evaluate Your Online Resources!
When selecting an online resource for your project, you need to make sure that you have properly evaluated the website that you locate. Watch the video below to better understand how to evaluate a website.
- Search using multiple keywords. Make sure that you are spelling things correctly!
- Use a + sign to add words to your search, and a - (minus) sign to take away words
- DON'T just look at the first couple items that come up in a search.
Evaluate Your Online Resources!
When selecting an online resource for your project, you need to make sure that you have properly evaluated the website that you locate. Watch the video below to better understand how to evaluate a website.