Category: Search Tips
Not sure how to cite your sources?
November 4th, 2012Consult our library help guide for how to "Cite Your Sources."
Trouble finding the right database?
November 30th, 2011Try using a Subject Guide!! On the library's web site, click on the link to "Subject Guides" (under Research Assistance). Here you'll find research guides created by subject-specialist librarians that will get you quickly to the best resources for your subject area.
Categories of resources vary depending on the subject area, but may include “Find Articles Using Databases,” “Find Books and Dissertations,” “Statistics and Data,” “General Reference Sources.” Another useful feature is the chat service on each guide – if the subject specialist is online, you’ll be able to chat immediately.
Too many Google results?
November 29th, 2010Do you want to narrow your Google search results? Try using the "Advanced Search" option. One way to focus your results is to use the "Search within a site or domain" option. Try using ".gov" or ".edu" to limit your results to US Federal government sites or to educational institutions.
Subject Guides are here to help!
November 5th, 2010Click “Subject Guides” on the library’s web site to find research guides created by subject-specialist librarians at the ODU Libraries. These guides will get you quickly to the best resources for your subject area.
Categories of resources vary depending on the subject area, but may include “Find Articles Using Databases,” “Find Books and Dissertations,” “Statistics and Data,” “General Reference Sources” – within these categories, you’ll find resources specific to your subject area. Another useful feature is the chat service on each guide – if the subject specialist is online, you’ll be able to chat immediately.
Check out the subject guide for your area and contact the subject specialist for more information or to suggest important resources to add.
