June 26, 2007

Find scholarly sources faster!  Try these tips and tools, new from LIS.

Online Reference Sources

Encyclopedias and dictionaries that provide background information on just about any topic.

MetaFind

Search for articles and books in 20 databases at once.

Google Scholar :   Set your Google Scholar preferences to link directly to the Middlebury Libraries' collections.

1) In Google Scholar, click on "Scholar Preferences."
2) In the "Library Links" section, search for "Middlebury."
3) Select "Middlebury College" and then "Save Preferences."

RefWorks

RefWorks will automatically generate bibliographies and footnotes in hundreds of styles including MLA, APA, Chicago and Turabian.

"Go" shortcuts:  Type these shortcuts instead of full URLs when you're on campus.

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