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Allen Memorial Library

Where to Start

Resources and information to help you get started with your research.

To Get Started With, or Choose, a Topic

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A one-stop reference source featuring information from encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and more. Includes images, video, audio pronunciation of terms, maps, data tables, quotations, citation assistance. Subjects include art, biography, quotations, technology, medicine, and more.

Books or Ebooks

Books+ Search

You can also use the Books+ search by clicking the Books+ tab on the Library website.

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Ebook Central offers a large collection of authoritative ebooks covering all academic subjects. Ebook Central ebooks can be read instantly in your browser, and most can be downloaded to your computer or mobile device for offline reading. For help and more information, click the green question mark above this description.

Articles

Articles+ Search

You can also use the Articles+ search by clicking the Articles+ tab on the Library website.

Subject Guides
Subject guides provide recommended resources for the major areas of study in the VCSU curriculum. Follow this link and choose the subject that matches your course or research topic. Go to the guide's Find Articles page to find recommended databases for locating articles in that subject area.

General Research Help

Ask a Librarian
Follow this link to see your options for receiving help from a librarian in person, online via email or chat, or over the phone.
Research Guides
Browse our full selection of research guides. Course Guides provide information customized for specific courses. Library Help Guides provide help with library research skills and resources. Subject Guides provide recommended resources for the major areas of study in the VCSU curriculum.