Using the Library to get started with your Research

The following pages have been compiled by the librarians with specific regard to the relevant resources available in the library for each discipline.

Each discipline below links to a page that includes a variety of research resources, including reference books, where to search for other books, subject specific databases, free web resources, research tools available through the library's web site, and the specific citation manual(s) preferred by each department, along with some online citation management programs.

Research Guides by Discipline

• Art
• Biblical Studies
• Biology
• Business
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Christian Education
• Communication Arts
• Education
• English Literature and Writing
• Environmental Science
• Geography
• Higher Education
• History
• Mathematics
• Modern Languages
• Music
• Physical Education and Human Performance
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Sociology

The librarians also compiled a list of web resources related to Copyright law, its implementation, and Fair Use in the academic environment. It can be accessed at The Copyright Page.

Please direct any questions toward the Ask-A-Librarian form for more information.

Created by Lana Gottschalk, Reference Librarian