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Syracuse University Libraries

Library and Information Science

A resource guide for topics related to librarianship and library/information science.

Research Strategies

Database Searching Tools

Searching Tips 

The help pages of databases have information on how to search effectively.

Example: Proquest Tips

             

Thesaurus/Subject Headings

Examples: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

                  EBSCO Thesaurus

Google Scholar Linking to SU Articles

Google scholar link:  scholar.google.com

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 More options icon in google scholarin the upper left corner, then select Settings or Settings icon in google scholar
  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.

Online Encyclopedia

Databases with LIS Content

To find databases in other subjects, go to this link and use the All Subjects drop-down menu.

Open Access Sources

Miscellaneous LIS Resources

LIS Journal List

children's books

Librarian for the iSchool: Brenna

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Brenna Helmstutler
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Hi! I support the iSchool's students, faculty, and staff with library research queries. My general work hours are Mondays-Fridays, 8:00-3:30 Eastern.

For additional help outside of my work hours or for immediate assistance, go to https://library.syracuse.edu/get-help for multiple contact options including live chat, text, and email.
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Social Media: Twitter Page

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Additional SU Libraries Contacts

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Call Us: 315-443-4083

Text Us: 315-464-0744

Email us: libref@syr.edu