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Research Guide: Basic Research

Books

Selected reference books in Emmanuel d'Alzon Library (located on the first floor):

  • Oxford Guide to Library Research REF Z 710 .M 23 2005
  • The Research Process REF Z 710 .B 646 2001
  • Techniques for Student Research REF Z 710 .L 36 2000
  • 100 Research Topic Guides for Students REF Z 710 .B 73 1996

Search the catalog for more print and electronic books owned by the Library. Try the following method.

  • Go to COMBINED SEARCH.
  • Enter search term and change KEYWORD ANYWHERE to TITLE.
  • Scan the results to locate one book that seems relevant to your topic and click on the number in the far left column.
  • Click on the appropriate subject heading.
  • On the next screen, click on the number to the left of the desired subject heading.
  • If the same call number appears several times, jot down the first part of the call number (e.g. HB 3717) and browse that area of the collection on the third floor.
Books in Other Libraries

Other Libraries in the Worcester area -
http://www.assumption.edu/dept/library/resources/libraries_rev.htm

Other Libraries in North America
-
http://lib.assumption.edu/login?url=
http://firstsearch.oclc.org/fsip?dbname=WorldCat&autho=100308921
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Online Library Resources
  • Academic Search Premier - http://lib.assumption.edu/login?url=
    http://search.ebscohost.com/login.asp?profile=ehost&defaultdb=aph
  • Expanded Academic ASAP - http://lib.assumption.edu/login?url=
    http://find.galegroup.com/menu/start?userGroupName=mlin_c_assumpt&prod=EAIM
  • Issues & Controversies - http://lib.assumption.edu/login?url=
    http://www.2facts.com/Direct2.asp?ItemID=WE57&ID=95241
  • LexisNexis - http://lib.assumption.edu/login?url= http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic
  • WorldCat - http://lib.assumption.edu/login?url=
    http://firstsearch.oclc.org/fsip?dbname=WorldCat&autho=100308921
  • Print and Online Journal Locator - http://DY4EA7JX4D.search.serialssolutions.com

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Local Resources

  • WorldCat will list available local libraries first for desired books, journals, and other items.
  • Staff at other libraries will assist with in library usage of their resources.
  • Many area libraries will loan books directly if you have an ARC card. See a librarian for further information.

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