This guide will help you navigate library services, use databases to locate scientific journal articles as well as news and magazine articles, find books and ebooks, use evidence-based practice resources, and provide tips for using the internet wisely in your field.
The tabs across the side of the page will help you navigate between topics. Please contact me, your librarian, with any questions you might have (see contact info in the box to the left).
Have questions? Need assistance?
As the librarian serving as subject-specialist for Communication Disorders, I help students at all levels (and faculty) with:
Helping you plan your research strategy: what information you need, where to find it, and how to access and use it efficiently
Database searching tips and tricks
Distinguishing between types of scientific articles and reference sources
Tracking down books and the full text of articles from other libraries
Purchasing materials for the library with input from students and faculty
Group instruction and one-on-one consultations
Google is great at finding information from many different places very quickly. It can be a great tool when looking for certain types of information--think finding hours for your favorite pizza place or a local news report. When it comes to research within your field, though, Google tends to fall short. There are three main reasons for this:
Would you want your doctor to be treating you based only on Google research?
Keep reading to learn how to find better results through library resources!