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toc Research Guide and Resources
 * Healey Library Information **
 * ** [|Healey Library Homepage] **
 * ** Library Basics **

**Library Databases**

 * Frequently referred to as the //__invisible / deep web__// -- as opposed to the free web (think //Google, Yahoo, Dogpile//, etc), Healey Library's proprietary databases provide __//highly selective coverage//__ of periodical literature, government publications, handbooks, etc.
 * Healey Library spends over __//$1 million/year//__ to offer these databases to UMB students and faculty.
 * Click [|here] for a complete list of the library's subscription databases & indexes.
 * If you are searching from [|off campus], you will be prompted for your last name and __//Healey Library barcode number//__.

Finding Articles
Articles can include scholarly articles published in peer-reviewed (or academic) journals, or articles in popular magazines and newspapers. As with all sources for your assignments and research, you will need to carefully assess the appropriateness and reliability of any articles you find. Articles from peer-reviewed scholarly journals are usually preferable for college-level research, but for many research assignments articles from general interest magazines or newspapers may be appropriate. See Evaluating Information **below.**


 * [|Academic OneFile]**and **[|Academic Search Premier]**
 * Good starting points for just about any topic.
 * Both are large databases offering access to 100's of scholarly journals, popular magazines, and some newspapers.
 * Coverage is recent (last 10-20 years).


 * [|Art Index]**
 * Art Index covers all aspects of art including architecture. It indexes articles as well as reproductions of works of art published in journals, yearbooks, and museum bulletins from around the world.


 * [|JSTOR]**
 * Scholarly journals dating back to the 19th century; all full text.
 * Covers a broad range of topics relating to American Studies, History, Law, Women's Studies, and more.
 * __Does not provide__ access to the most recent two to five years of journals.


 * [|Project MUSE]**
 * Compliments JSTOR
 * Current scholarly journals from 1993 to present
 * All are full text and peer-reviewed

Newspapers

 * [|Massachusetts Newsstand]**
 * Full text access to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, BusinessWest, Gazette (Haverill), North Adams Transcript, Plymouth County Business Review, Sentinel & Enterprise (Fitchburg, MA), Standard Times, Telegram & Gazette, Berkshire Eagle, Patriot Ledger, and The Sun (Lowell)


 * __The New York Times__**
 * Full text of the [|New York Times]from **1995 to the present **. __Text only__ database.
 * Digital reproductions provide access to every page from every available issue, starting with __NYT__'s first issue in 1851.
 * [|New York Times (Proquest Historical Newspapers)]**1851 to approx 2005**.

Books

 * [|Healey Library Catalog]**
 * Lists every book (and film, journal, etc.) owned by the library.
 * Search by title, author, subject, or keyword.
 * Click [|here] to learn more.


 * [|WorldCat.org]**
 * Search books and other library materials in libraries across the U.S. and beyond
 * Links to the Healey Library catalog
 * Links to Healey Library's Interlibrary Loan page


 * [|Ebrary]**
 * Online books covering all subjects

Background Information

 * [|Britannica Online]**
 * [|Credo Reference]**
 * [|Gale Virtual Reference Library]**
 * [|Grove Art Online]**

Beyond the Healey Library

 * The Web**
 * Many government and organization websites provide a rich array of information including reports, images, and statistics.
 * Examples
 * [|Boston Common]
 * [|Boston City Hall]

<---Look for this link, usually in right-hand column. [|Google Books FAQ]
 * [|Google Books]**
 * [[image:healeylibrary:googlebooks.jpg align="left"]]▪** Provides 'Snippet' or 'Limited View' of many books.


 * [|Google Scholar]**
 * Thinking of using Google Scholar? First read [|this].

**Images**
[|Google Images] [|Flickr]

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[|YouTube]

[|RefWorks]
With RefWorks you can ...
 * create a database of resources for your research projects,
 * write notes about the articles, books, websites you read (think online notecards),
 * insert references into your paper,
 * create a formatted paper or bibliography using the style of your choice (APA, MLA, and many more) in seconds

RefWorks Overview

Additional Information
= = Evaluating Information __Anyone__ can find sources – in print or on the Web – but making sure research project sources are relevant, reliable, and accurate is key! The argument, information, project, etc. on which you are working is only as strong as the evidence you bring to it. Your writing or presentation takes on the character of your sources. If you use unreliable sources, your own paper will be unreliable and unbelievable.


 * [[image:healeylibrary:pyramid.jpg width="173" height="161" align="left"]]1) [[image:http://healeylibrary.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://healeylibrary.wikispaces.com/file/view/Guidelines+for+Eval+Info.doc"]][| Guidelines for Eval Info.doc] ** Use this guide to help determine the usefulness of sources you’re considering using for a research project.


 * 2 Comparing Periodicals**


 * 3) [|The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: or, Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources]** (New Mexico State University Library)


 * 4) Should I Use or Cite Wikipedia?**

Need Help?
**//Studies show that college students who consult a librarian save time and receive higher grades on research projects//**
 * Visit the 4th floor reference desk**
 * Phone us at 617.287.5940**
 * [|Email us]**
 * Contact [|24/7 Library Chat]**

Ask a Librarian

 * Janet DiPaolo**
 * George Hart**
 * Tina Mullins**
 * Louisa Tseng**


 * Help with PowerPoint / Word / Excel?** Email library staff member, AK or call him at 617.287.5990.