Library Instruction Gateway

Don't know where to begin? Still hunting for a topic? Confused about source types? Try this page from some basic information and links to more in-depth help.

How do I use UConn's Library Catalog HOMER to find the books I need?

How do I use research databases to find the newspaper, journal, and magazine articles I need for my assignment?

Can I use Google for academic research? Check out this page for some tips on how to evaluate Web sites/pages for quality and reliability.

How do I create a bibliography of books, articles, Web sites, etc. in a specific academic style (MLA, APA, Turabian, and so on)?

Writing papers can be hard. Where do I go to get help?