Information gathering in the library, from the preliminary stage through the most advanced stages, requires an understanding of the various types of information and reference resources that are available. There is a wide variety of reference resources that may be consulted throughout the research process, from very basic resources that help students select topics, through specialized databases and bibliographies that provide in-depth indexing of a particular field of study, to style guides that provide information on the layout of the final written project. To produce scholarly work most effectively, it is essential to have a good understanding of these types of resources. Part of the educational experience is the development of such a repertoire . It is always a good idea to have an interview with the appropriate Resource Services Librarian, regardless of the scope of your project.
Librarians can offer help on any length project, from the shortest paper through the dissertation.
To find out which Resource Services Librarian you should contact, go to the home page for the discipline in question. Call or e-mail the Librarian to set up an appointment. View a list of Resource Services Librarians by discipline . Return to Milton's Web home page.