Search Research
Google = searching
Databases = researching
"Look for patterns, connections, and correlations."
The video in this section, from McMaster Libraries, focuses on the difference between Searching and Researching.
Search the Catalog
Library Catalog
Using the Library Web Page
OneSearch- NoveList Plus This link opens in a new windowA readers advisory resource that uses appeal factors and expert reviews to offer read-alike and listen-alike recommendations for fiction, nonfiction, and audiobooks.
Citation Help
What is a Citation?
A citation is a reference to a source of information such as a scholarly article, video, book, website or other mediums of information. This guide is designed to help you with all of your citation needs. The tabs above (which correspond to the descriptions below) provide the most current information about the various citation styles. Select the tab based on the style required for your research writing.
The Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, and Health Sciences.) use the APA style.
History instructors will sometimes request the use of the Chicago style.
The Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) use the CSE style.
The Humanities (English, History, Fine Arts, etc.) use the MLA style.
If you need further assistance feel free to make an appointment with a Coastal librarian or you can use the 24/7 chat service provided in the lower right corner of the screen. This service is managed by librarians in the state of North Carolina.