Complete Listing

Below is a complete listing of the research guides and instructional handouts made available by the Undergraduate Library's Reference and Instruction staff. These handouts may be printed or downloaded as instructional resources for individual or classroom use.




CORE online tutorial

Instructor's guide
Student's guide

Guides to the Libraries Catalog

Author Browse search
Assisted search
Call Number search
Children's Literature collection
Course Reserves
Keyword search
Keyword search (Advanced)
Media search tips & FAQ
Relevancy-ranked search
Searching the Libraries Catalog
Subject search
Title/Journal Title search
Your Library Account (renewals)

Hot Topics

Biographical Sources
Censorship
College and University Directories and Ratings
College Success and Student Life
Company Information
Finding & Using Digital Images
Funding for College and Graduate School
Multimedia Development

Career Pathways:

  • Career Opportunities - selected materials to guide the process of learning about a variety of careers and determining which ones are a good match
  • Finding a Job / Internships - key resources for finding a job or internship nationally and internationally
  • Resumes & Cover Letters - contains sources with information on creating resumes and cover letters
  • Interviewing - video, web, and print resources focusing on key interviewing techniques and strategies


Reviews: Book, Movie, and Media

Research Guides

Welcome New Boilermakers!
Research Strategy
Research Project Advisory Service (one-on-one help)
Quick Stops for Topics
Dewey Decimal Classification system
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Topical Encyclopedias
Constructing a Search Statement
Finding Articles in General Databases
Indexes and Abstracts
What's the Difference?
Locating Journal Articles
Evaluation of Information Sources