Research Tools

This section of the website provides easy access to all the library's electronic resources. Students are encouraged to use a variety of different types of source material for all academic papers and projects.

Library Catalog Search for titles in the ASMSA library collections, including reference materials, archived Science Fair projects, the most recent young adult fiction, Playaway audiobooks, and books from the Arkansas collection.
Databases Links to paid-subscription databases provided for the ASMSA community. Available in on-campus computer labs. Off-campus use requires passwords, a list of which can be found at the library desk.
e-Resources Free web resources that are useful for reliable, validated research. Each site has been reviewed and selected by a member of the library staff. Links are updated regularly. Grouped by subject area.
Research Guides Use these guides to get started on your research. They are designed to help you formulate a plan for research. For subject-specific research help, ask a librarian for assistance.
Citation Help Links to free online citation assistance. These pages can help you draft footnotes, citations, and bibliographies. Most provide information on a variety of styles, including MLA, APA, and Chicago.
UALR Library ASMSA students have the opportunity to use UALR library resources to augment their research. Books may be received through Interlibrary Loan. For information about accessing databases, ask the library staff.

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Last modified: 25-Sep-2009