iSchool Literature Review/Evidence Synthesis Research

The Constructing a Search worksheet is a useful tool for tracking search terms and search strategies prior to starting your search in a database. Download the PDF or Word version to get started.

Libraries Search is SU Libraries' online catalog for finding print and electronic books, articles, media, and more. Visit this page for detailed text and videos on its use and features.  For additional assistance in finding electronic resources, please contact the Libraries via the options listed on the Get Help page. 

These databases are good starting points for iSchool research. They may contain a mix of journal articles, conference proceedings, and other content. 

To find more databases available from SU Libraries, consult the Databases A-Z list.

Google Scholar will link to our full text online articles even off-campus if you set up your Syracuse University affiliation in Google Scholar Settings.  Follow the steps below.

NOTE:  Setting up Google Scholar to link to our library holdings must be done when you are off-campus.

1. Go to Google Scholar (scholar.google.com)
2. Click on in the upper left corner, then select Settings or 
3. Click on Library Links in the left column.
4. Type Syracuse University in the Library Links search box.
5. Select Syracuse University, Syracuse University Libraries – Gale Full Text, and Open WorldCat.
6. Click Save.
7. Full text links will be found in the right column of a search results page.  When no full-text link is given try clicking on the title and sometimes the full-text will be available.