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Search in your library's catalog or online in PINES, Georgia's shared public library catalog, to begin your search. Get a start on your research question, look for related search terms, and find more resources in the bibliographies of reference articles to help further your research.
Use reference sources like general and subject specific encyclopedias to find background information about your topic before you search library catalogs and subject databases. Browse the library's Reference Collection (located on the first floor) for background sources.
Search in your library's catalog or online in PINES, Georgia's shared public library catalog, to begin your search.
In PINES, use the "My Title Results" list on the left-hand side to help narrow down your search by:
In Galileo, you can search by your specific search term, browse by subject or type of resource you need, or view complete lists of databases and magazines that you have access to in Galileo.
To find articles on any topic:
To find articles on a specific topic:
History:
Science:
English:
Don't forget to evaluate your sources based on:
Need help deciding if a source is right for your project? Use the Evaluating Sources Checklist (Bedford-St. Martin's) to help!