Library Tour & Quiz
Learn how the library is organized so your search makes effective use of its wealth of resources.
Doing Library Research
Follow this step-by-step research model to increase your awareness of information tools and search techniques.
Course Guides
Follow the suggested search strategies to complete your assignment.
IUCAT Guides
Learn how to construct your search and not miss the resources you need to find in IUCAT, the Indiana University Libraries online catalog.
E-Journal Finder
The journal you need may be available online. Use the search tips on this page to find a specialized scholarly journal or general-interest magazine dedicated to publishing in your research area.
Searching IUCAT Tutorial
Refine your search strategy techniques by applying what you have learned from this tutorial.
Finding Articles Tutorial
Practice searching for periodical articles in the safe environment of an online tutorial before going into the information jungle.
Foraging for Information Worksheet (PDF)
Learn the basics of searching and record your notes right on this online form. Find out how to use Boolean operators (and, or, not) in your search statement, find word variants using truncation symbols, and see how parentheses preserve the logic of your search.
Crossing Boundaries: Library of Congress Classification
Browsing books or periodicals by LC call number is often a rewarding search strategy. Use this table to discover where materials on your subject are shelved in the library
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