Research Resources

Effective research is about asking meaningful questions, locating credible sources, and engaging critically with what you find. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone: the library is an essential part of the research process, offering not only access to scholarly materials but also expert guidance from librarians who are here to support your work. The resources below can help you navigate each stage of research with confidence, from refining your topic to integrating evidence thoughtfully and ethically.

• Library of the College of St. Scholastica: The campus library and librarians are probably your best resource for any stage of any research project — from articulating a topic to conducting preliminary research to refining your search terms.  

• Getting Started with Research (CSS LibGuide): This LibGuide contains links and lots of information on how to find resources for research, evaluate, and ethically cite them, as well as writing and citation help.

• Information Literacy (CSS LibGuide): This LibGuide explains concepts incorporated into what information literacy is and provides resources to support its teaching and learning.