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Biology Research Guide

Use this research guide as your first stop in finding books, articles, websites, and more on the subject of Biology.

About this Guide

Start your Research by reviewing a few Search Tips and how to Identify Keywords. Then look for resources such as:

Find Articles

Articles from journals, magazines, and major newspapers are sources for information on topics related to Biology. These can be found by accessing the subscription library databases. You can also search the online availability of biology journals.

Find Books

You can find a varied selection of print and online Biology books by typing in keywords about your topic in Central Search. Books can provide detailed background and in-depth historical information about any given topic. Reference refers to encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks. Go to these for definitions, shorter explanations, quick historical and biographical sketches. Add the word 'reference' to your search.

Find Internet Sources

The internet can provide a wealth of good information, especially from government sources and professional organizations. Always be sure to evaluate what you find on the internet.

Other helpful pages include tips on how to Evaluate and Cite Your Sources, and how to Get Help.

Elihu Burritt Library Helpful Links

Ask-A-Librarian and FAQ
The Burritt Library offers five options to ask for help with research from a librarian. Reference help is available by walk-in, phone, email, text, and web chat service.
Book A Librarian
Schedule a block of time with a Reference Librarian to help with research or ask questions.
Circulation Policies
General information about borrowing policies at the Elihu Burritt Library.
Course Reserves
Check out our Course Reserves Guide for information on how to find and use course reserves at the Elihu Burritt Library.
EJournal Locator
Use this link to search for ejournals by title or to browse the ejournal collection alphabetically.
Interlibrary Loan
Check out our Interlibrary Loan Guide for information on how to create an ILLiad account to request articles and books from universities outside of the CSCU Consortium.
Library Blog
Check out our library blog to see what's new in the library.
Library Hours
Use this link to see our library hours in calendar view.
Technical Support and Off Campus Access
In order to access databases and articles from off campus, you must be logged into your library account. View our Technical Support and Off Campus Access Guide for instructions on how to login to gain off campus access.

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