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**THIS WEBSITE IS BEING RETIRED!**
On January 8, 2024, the UMass Global Library switched platforms for the homepage. The library’s home page URL has remained the same (umassglobal.edu/library) however, several pages have new addresses. Please review the pages noted below and plan to update your shortcuts/bookmarks accordingly. If you were directed here through a link in a course, resource, or webpage, please kindly email askalibrarian@umassglobal.libanswers.com with the location of the link so we can update it.
The New URL for this page is:
https://umassglobal.libguides.com/library/scholarly-resources
Advanced Research
Improve your search using advanced search screens. Most research databases have an advanced search screen. Unlike a basic search that allows you to enter just a few keywords, advanced search screens allow you to apply various attributes to the search in order to maximize the relevance of your results. Learn how to use advanced search features on the Advanced Search in Library Databases guide.
Global Search
Global Search is a discovery tool that allows you to access and search many of the library’s individual databases and the eBook catalog all at once. Use Global Search when you are new to library research, are seeking inspiration for a research question, or need a multi-subject research tool. Global Search has advantages and disadvantages. Read the Global Search guide to learn more.
Databases List
The library provides access to nearly 100 research databases. The Databases List allows you to choose only the databases most likely to contain material directly relevant to your topic. Use an individual database when you have a refined research question and some experience researching. Read the Databases List guide to learn how to select the databases that are most appropriate for your work.
Journal A-Z List
The Journal A-Z List is an alphabetical title list of the thousands of journals, newspapers, and other periodicals you can access only through the library. It includes the dates that coverage of each title begins and ends. Use this list when you need to find out if the library provides access to a specific article and you have its citation. Read the Journal A-Z List FAQ to learn more.
Library Research Guides
Review these guides to learn research strategies and identify useful content. You can also find material useful for some specific courses and programs.
Research Tools
Document Delivery (formerly Interlibrary Loan):
If the library doesn’t already own an article or book chapter you need, we may be able to obtain it for you through our document delivery services. You can find complete information about how to request journal articles on the UMass Global Document Delivery Services guide. For book chapters, complete a Book Chapter Request form. Note: we cannot obtain entire eBooks or print books through document delivery services, only scans of book chapters. Ask a Librarian if you have questions.
Citing and Academic Integrity:
Review our Citing and Academic Integrity guides. These will help you properly format your citations, whether you are creating a bibliography, works cited list, footnotes, or in-text notes. Included are samples of the AMA, APA, Chicago, and MLA styles. In addition, you can learn to use Zotero, a tool that can help you organize your research material and create a bibliography. You can also get help with citing by consulting with a tutor at the Online Writing and Math Center.
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