How do I find information for my college assignments?  

• Just for Undergraduates

  • RAP sessions

• Searching for Books - Catalog Tab

  • By title

    • Truman State University's Library Catalog

      • 30 day checkout for most items

      • Renew online

    • MOBIUS Miissouri's academic library consortium

      • Request online, items arrive within 2-3 working days

      • 21 day chechout, 2 renewals (if not needed elsewhere)

      • When requesting, we are part of LANCE and remember to choose Truman State University as pickup location

  • By keyword

• Searching for articles - Databases Tab - Searches EBSCOhost Academic Search Premier to tell you which magazines , newspapers and journals have published articles on the topics you want.

  • More Databases - Provides lists of over 150 databases on all subject areas.

    • Opposing Viewpoints  - This database covers both sides of controversial topics.

    • CQ Researcher - This is a very good place to find lots of information on hot topics including other sources.

• Searching for journal titles - Journals Tab - Provides a search box for specific magazine, newspaper or journal titles.  Tells you where the periodical article is and if it is electronic or in print.  In the example below, you would need to look up Community College Week.

Smith, Stephen. "Sky High Gas Prices Fuel Boom in Online Classes." Community College Week.  20.24 (August 11, 2008):
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