Where can I get help with research?
Research librarians are available to assist you and can be contacted here.
What is the difference between a magazine article and a journal article?
A magazine article is one from a non-referenced publication that is published often with characteristics such as a lot of advertising, articles not signed, and no bibliography at the end of an article. (Example: Time, Newsweek, Business Week, etc.)
A journal article is one from a scholarly referenced publication that is published often with characteristics such as long articles with bibliographies, authors name given, and not a lot of advertising.
Where can I find full-text articles?
The Library Catalog search box will retrieve both books and articles on the desired topic. Many of the databases provide the entire text (full-text) of magazine and journal articles. Searches performed using the General Databases, which are listed at the top of each Subject Guides page, will usually find more full-text articles.
How do I find a journal when it is not full-text in the database?
Requests for titles not available in Steen Library can be submitted through Interlibrary Loan. For more comprehensive instructions on finding your journal, click here.
Where are the children's books located?
They are on the 4th floor in the Curriculum Collection in the open area behind the elevators.
Where can I find dissertations and theses?
Dissertations & Theses (ProQuest) includes bibliographic citations for dissertations and theses worldwide, from 1861 to the present, with full-text access available for the newer titles, and abstracts available for the older titles.
What databases does the library subscribe to?
A complete listing of databases can be found here.
Where is the Maps Collection?
Maps are found on the 2nd floor adjacent to Academic Advising. Online map of 2nd floor.
How do I properly cite my sources?
For an in-depth explanation on formatting styles refer to Research Citation Information. Another great source is the AARC OWL – Online Writing Lab.