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Research Support
Whether you’re beginning your first research assignment, preparing a literature review, or conducting faculty scholarship, Doherty Library provides the resources, tools, and expert guidance to support every stage of the research process.
Explore the resources below to access research tools, learn new skills, and connect with librarians who can help you find, evaluate, and use information effectively.
For Students
Our librarians are here to help you become a confident researcher. We can help you:
- Get started with a research assignment
- Develop and refine a research topic or question
- Find books, articles, and other scholarly resources
- Learn effective search strategies and use library databases
- Navigate research guides and online tutorials
- Access library resources on and off campus
- Understand citations, source evaluation, and responsible use of information
- Schedule a one-on-one research consultation for personalized support
For Faculty
Partner with the library to support teaching, learning, and scholarship. We can assist with:
- Integrating information literacy into your courses
- Designing research assignments and learning activities
- Providing library instruction tailored to your course
- Developing course-specific research guides
- Supporting faculty and student research projects
- Identifying scholarly resources and discipline-specific databases
- Assisting with literature reviews and advanced research strategies
- Setting up course reserves and recommending library resources
- Connecting you with your Subject Liaison Librarian for ongoing support
Explore Research Resources
Use the links below to access research tools, tutorials, research guides, databases, publication finder, off-campus access support, and other resources designed to help you succeed.
Learn Research Skills
Updated: July 15, 2026