Articles Index

Library Glossary
Lost in the library? Improve your research skills by recognizing key words and phrases used in the library.

Journal Articles
Your professor may tell you that you’re required to use journal articles for your research paper. You read articles all the time in magazines—but you know that’s not the sort of article your professor is looking for. So what is a journal article, and how do you find one?

Interlibrary Loans
An interlibrary loan is a service offered by research libraries. In the course of your research, you will frequently find a book or article you need desperately, only to discover that it is not available at your library. Interlibrary loans provide a means for you to access sources from faraway libraries.

Reference Librarians
The reference librarian can ease your research anxiety. The reference librarian is an expert when it comes to locating sources, narrowing down your topic, and navigating the library.

Using a Library
For some students, one of the biggest differences between high school and college is the amount and depth of research that is required for research papers. Learn about call numbers, using a card catalog, finding articles, exploring special collections, and more.

Electronic Source Sample: Susie King Taylor Memoirs
Reminiscences of My Life: A Black Woman’s Civil War Memoirs, by Susie King Taylor, offers a fascinating glimpse into the front line of the Civil War. This historic work is available as an electronic source, and is provided by the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.