Here is a list of what's currently available below.
LibGuides are prepared by librarians to help students find the best resources specific to their disciplines and research needs. Think of a LibGuide as a virtual librarian - available to the you at any time of day or night.
It's always a good idea to check the LibGuides when you're doing research. There's a lot of helpful information that can save you time and trouble.
According to a recent survey of incoming freshmen at WCSU, over 84 percent of entering students believe Google and/or a combination of Google/Wikipedia can satisfy all their research needs. Unfortunately, they are wrong. This video provides a lively introduction as to why academic databases are the superior choice.
WestSearch is the library's catalog. From here you can find books, articles, videos, etc. - even materials from other CSU's as well as other libraries. In this video you'll learn the basics of how to search WestSearch.
This video will help you to shape your topic according to the assignment's requirements - by choosing a topic that is neither too narrow nor too broad.
This video discusses how to identify the main concepts of your topic. These main concepts will form your search term strategy.
With so many databases available at WCSU, how do you find the right one. This video helps direct you.
Plenty of information found online is unreliable. Learn how to evaluate a website for its reliability before using it as a research source.
WCSU has synched its catalog to Google Scholar to allow you to see if any of the findings in your search are available at WCSU. You can gain access to more articles if you do your search through WCSU. This video shows you that option and how to use it.
Many materials not available from our library can be found through an Inter-Library Loan. This video walks you through how to set up an account and use it.
The library has a large collection of eBooks available and they are easy to find and navigate. This video walks you through how to find and use an eBook from our catalog.
An Introduction to what constitutes plagiarism in academic scholarship and how to protect against it through the use of proper citations.
An introduction to citations and where to find the correct formatting guidelines.
WCSU's extensive archival collection allows students to experience using real primary source materials firsthand. This video introduces you to the archives which are located in the basement of Haas Library.
