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- Start your researchLearn how to pick a good topic, search effectively, find, evaluate, and cite credible sources. Find videos, tutorials, and services to help you complete research papers and projects.
- Welcome to the LibrariesDiscover the top 10 reasons to use the UMN Libraries. Watch an overview video, explore study spaces, learn about checking out materials, and more.
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Popular databases
- Academic Search PremierFor any topic. How to use Academic Search Premier (2:23)
- Google ScholarFor any topic. How to use Google Scholar (3:27)
- JSTORArts, humanities, and social sciences. How to use JSTOR (2:07)
- APA PsycInfoPsychology journals. How to use APA PsycInfo (3:20)
- PubMedFor the health sciences. How to use PubMed (2:53)
- Web of ScienceFor science and social sciences. How to use Web of Science (2:52)
Support
Upcoming events
Pop-up library at Pleasure Reading Pop-Up with Black Garnet Books at Weisman Art Museum to Weisman Art Museum
ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero to Virtual Event
Make an Embroidered Felt Ornament to HSL Makerspace (5-101 Health Sciences Education Center)
Long Night Against Procrastination to Wilson Library
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- TutoringFind online and in-person peer tutoring help with coursework and research.
- Assignment CalculatorEnter the due date for the research paper, speech or lab report and get research and writing steps with help along with the way.
- WorkshopsExplore in-person and online workshops on student success topics, Makerspaces, research tools and more.
- Media equipment and consultationBorrow equipment for media production at no cost and get help to organize, develop a story, and other media advice.
- Meet with a LibrarianConsultations with librarians for help with research and projects.
Special event
Celebrate Walter Library
Join us as we come together as a community to celebrate the past, present, and future of the Libraries as Walter Library turns 100.
From our collections
The Kerlan Collection
Part of the Children's Literature Research Collections, the Kerlan Collection contains original art and manuscripts for over 1,700 authors and illustrators. Credit: Photo of Page with Painted Map from the Balloons Over Broadway online exhibit.
Archives and Special Collections contain unique and rare materials available to anyone with a desire to discover and learn. View current exhibits or explore digitized materials in UMedia.
Library news
The Libraries welcomes learners and scholars from all cultures and backgrounds.
- Our approach to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
- Conducting research through an anti-racism lens
- Library resources for transgender topics
- Research with Indigenous partners
- Accessibility services for people with disabilities
- Umbra Search: African American history search
- Mapping Prejudice