Use Research Guides

Our research guides are web pages curated by library experts. They offer how-to support and information about recommended library resources. You’ll find them arranged by academic subject, course, or special research skill area, like using citation management software or researching grants.

We recommend using a guide when you:

• Need help getting started with your library research.
• Want to quickly identify relevant library resources for your course-specific research, or recommended resources in your major.
• Want to learn more about specific research skills on your own, at your own pace.
• Would like to connect with a library expert about your project.

Visit the guides homepage to search across them by topic.

Browse by academic discipline 

Select from our list of broad academic disciplines to find recommended resources in many subject areas. You can use a guide to identify the best library resources and learn more about strategies for research in your major, for example:

• Psychology
• Chinese Studies 
• Mechanical Engineering 

Explore skills and technology

Our how-to guides can help you enhance your research skills or develop knowledge of library databases or tools.  

Find by course

Course-related guides have recommended resources for specific classes and assignments. See what's currently available on our list of course help guides.

For additional assistance or questions, contact the library expert you find on the research guide of interest.