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Occupational Therapy:
Getting Started

Start here for research resources tailored to the field of Occupational Therapy

Photograph of a Springfield College occupational therapy student helping two patients on stationary bikes. There is a mirror, some chairs, a wheelchair, and stationary bikes in the room. The photo is in black and white.

Credit: Courtesy of Springfield College, Archives and Special Collections

About this research guide

This guide will help you navigate library services, use databases to locate scientific journal articles, news and magazine articles, find books and ebooks, use evidence-based practice resources, and find tips for using the internet wisely in your field.

The tabs on 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 the subject specialist for Occupational Therapy, I help students (and faculty) at all levels 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