Instruction and Class Guides

Library Basics

...when working from a topic or subject (i.e., "women and madness")

Narrow the list of databases available by using the subject category links

Best databases for this course:

ABELL (LION) 

Humanities Full Text 

MLA Bibliography (Modern Language Association)  

Project Muse

JSTOR (Journal Storage)

Best database guide:

Databases by Subject and A-Z ----> Literature & Languages

Find subscription journals /articles through the eJournal Locator

...when working from a citation (a database list or bibliography) providing a Journal Name

Locate digital full text by searching a Journal Name in the eJournal Locator ; note the dates

Not digital? Follow the catalog link provided in the eJournals Locator to check availability of print.

Finding books at BU: library.bu.edu/

Beginning your research with books allows you to use the author's bibliography - an excellent way to identify primary sources.

Have you checked Course Reserves for your class?

Each book has a unique call number:

A location chart available by the elevators and at reference tells you which floor contains that call number range, and floor plans at Reference help you pinpoint the location.

Why RefWorks?

Easily save all your research references and access them from any internet-connected computer, anywhere.

Create bibliographies and insert them into your papers in the format you need - APA, Chicago, MLA, and others.

Use links to your RefWorks account from many library databases - skip printing and emailing.

Ask a Librarian for assistance.