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Research Help

Where do I begin my research?

• Research Databases (go here to begin your search for articles)
• Library Catalog (go here to begin your search for books)
• Research by Subject (subject guides created by your friendly librarians)
• Not sure where to start? (tips for beginning the research process)

Who can help me find information?

• Ask a Librarian (Email, Phone, Reference Desks, IM and Texting)
• Consultation Service (schedule research appointment with librarian)
• Reference Desk Hours
• Staff Directory
• Subject Specialist Librarians

What guides and tutorials are available to help me?

• Subject Research Guides
• Course Guides
• Connection Problems
• Research Video Tutorials
  

How do I work with citations?

• Using Citation Styles Learn what a citation is and which style to use for your paper or manuscript. 
• RefWorks Sign up (free if from UMASS) to use this tool to export your citations directly from the databases and then automatically create bibliographies.

Where are library materials and services located?

• Call Numbers
• Computers
• Directory by Floors (W.E.B. Du Bois Library)
• Government Documents
• Journals and Periodicals
• Law Collection
• Maps
• Microforms
• Music
• Reference Collection
• Sciences and Engineering
• Service Directory
• Special Collections and Archives

Last Edited: 8 May 2012