Library Tip Sheet
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[edit] Researching a Topic
- Formulate a thesis question on which your research will be centered.
- Brainstorm for keywords on that question.
- Keep a copy of your research question near you when doing research to make sure the
articles and books you are looking at answer the question.
[edit] Looking for Articles?
- Databases are collections of journals, books, newspapers, magazines, and more. They
can be searched using the keywords you have selected. They include abstracts and some full-text articles.
- Identify the database by subject on the library homepage.
- Search the database using keywords, narrow to subject if an appropriate subject can
be found.
- Use AND to narrow your search, use OR to widen it (ie. Teen* or adolescen*).
- Use truncation * to get plurals or suffixes (ie. Teen* = teens, or teenagers or teenager
or teen)
- Limit to scholarly/peer reviewed journals if needed.
[edit] Finding Full-Text
- Use ArticleLinker if available in the database.
- Search Electronic journals to see if a journal is full-text online.
- Search the Library Catalog (SHARC) to see if a journal is located in our library.
- Request an article from interlibrary loan if not full-text online or in the library.
[edit] Looking for Books?
- Search the Library Catalog (SHARC) by keyword, author, or title.
- Narrow keywords to a relevant subject.
- Specific subjects may not be found in the catalog, you may have to browse a general
topic and look at indexes in books.
- The library catalog is shared by 3 other libraries. Use the request button at the top of
the page to request a book from one of these other libraries (24-48 hour turn around).
[edit] Have Questions?
- Stop at the Information Desk.
- Make an appointmentfor in-depth research help on your topic. (Available during
Reference hours.)
- Speak to us directly about your research need.
- Call Us: 410-617-6802
- Email us at askemail@loyola.edu
- Chat with a librarian. Available 24 hours a day!
- IM a librarian
[edit] Library Hours
- Monday – Thursday 8:00 am - 2:00 am
- Friday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 am
[edit] Library Directory
Call Number/Collection/Department Floor
- Books (Stacks), call #’s A-M 3
- Books (Stacks), call #'s N 1
- Books (Stacks), call #’s P-Z LL
- Check-Out (Circulation) 1
- Juvenile Collection (Children’s Books) LL
- Media Services (Audiovisual Materials) 1
- Microforms LL
- Periodicals – Current 1
- Periodicals – Older (Bound) 3
- Reference Collection 1
- Reserves 1
- Snack Lounge 1 Atrium
