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Your hub for information about the library's resources and services for doctoral students.

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Creating Search Alerts, Storing Searches, and Saving Articles in Library Databases
Learn about the special features of the library databases designed with the researcher in mind!
Date:  Thursday, 4/10/2025
Time:  6:00 - 6:30 PM CT

Attend Webinar

Webinar: Mastering Basic Keyword Searching
Learn how to enhance your research skills with effective keyword searching. This session covers keyword selection, search strategies, and tips for optimizing search results. 
Date:  Thursday, 4/24/2025
Time:  6:00 - 6:30 PM CT

Attend Webinar

Schedule a Research Appointment

Get one-on-one help from a librarian with:

  • Searching the library databases to create a literature review
  • Brainstorming keywords and using search limiters
  • Utilizing free database folders to organize your research
  • Locating dissertations that may support and inform your research

Schedule a Research Appointment

Register for a Lunch & Learn Session

Want to learn more about the resources the library has to offer within your subject area of research? Register for a Lunch & Learn session! Lunch & Learn sessions are held on select Tuesdays from 12:30-1:00 CT and emphasize resources available within the following subject areas:

  • Business
  • Education
  • Emergency Management
  • Fire Services
  • Occupational Safety & Health
  • Organizational Leadership

Register for a Lunch & Learn Session

Don't forget to bring your lunch!

Attend a Live Webinar

Live webinars are offered regularly to doctoral students and cover the following topics:

  • Library orientation

  • Finding peer-reviewed articles

  • Basic search strategies

  • Advanced search strategies

View Live Webinar Schedule

Book a Webinar On-Demand

Learn About...

Creating Search Alerts 

Learn how to create search alerts to obtain the latest published information on your topic.

Dissertations & Theses Global 

Explore and find dissertations to inform your own research.

SAGE Research Methods

Find information about research instruments and methodologies.

WorldCat

Discover WorldCat, the world's largest library catalog.

Looking for More Helpful Resources?

 Visit the Doctoral Resources Guide. Here you will find additional information and links to tools to help you with your research.