TUN Jay Sexter Library Research Guides: Orientation to the Library: Library Services

Library Services

It can be overwhelming to start a new research project or navigate your way through the library's collection of resources. The library offers one-on-one or group research assistance. Help topics include:

Defining a research topic
Learning to use databases
Conducting a search for research articles
Performing a detailed search for a systematic review
Working with citations
Finding publication information

Research Guides

The Library has created guides for each of the TUN programs. These subject guides provide information and links to resources and services specific to a particular program. Examples of TUN program subject guides include:

If you need an article or book (though not textbooks) that the library does not have access to, you can request the title free-of-charge through interlibrary loan (ILL). The request form for an ILL is located on the Interlibrary Loan Request on the library homepage.

Articles: Journal article requests are typically completed within a couple of days, though be aware the processing times can vary so plan ahead if you need an ILL article. They are usually sent to you in PDF format through email.
Books: The library can request a book chapter--though not class texts--through interlibrary loan.

Having trouble with your citations? These online resources may help. The library faculty and staff can also help you find answers to citation questions.

Academic Writer (formerly APA Style CENTRAL) This link opens in a new window
The official resource on APA Style from the APA. Includes a digital library of APA Style quick guides and tutorials to refine your writing. Learn how to plan sound research with the research tools that are included, and build a reference library with customized APA Style reference templates. You must register for an individual account to use some of the features.

APA Style Website
A website created by the American Psychological Association that provides basic information about using the APA citation style and the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA Style Guide). Includes FAQs and tutorials.
Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab)
Free resource offering information on working with citation styles such as APA.
Excelsior Online Writing Lab
A free online guide to citing in APA, MLA, and Chicago Styles.

EndNote

Citation Management tools help save time by organizing research citations and projects. EndNote is a powerful subscription-based citation management software available to Touro students. See the EndNote Guide for more details.