Research Help
Staff members in the Wilson SMART Learning Commons can help you find information that you need for projects and research papers. Come up to the desk to ask a question!
SLC staff can:
- Help you get started on your research
- Refine a research topic
- Assist you in creating effective search strategies
- Direct you to key library resources to make your research more productive
- Help you properly cite your sources for your papers
You can also get research help online through the library's Ask Us service.
Reference librarians at U of M have created guides to help you with your research:
- Research QuickStart: Helps you find the right resources for particular subject areas. Great for beginning and advanced researchers!
- CourseLib: Library Resources specifically chosen for your courses!
- Subject Resources: Offers more in-depth guidance for finding resources in specific subject areas.
- Library Handouts: A list of handouts that will be helpful in using the University Libraries.