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Getting started
- 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
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UMN January Book Club Discussion: Babel to Wilson Research Collaboration Studio
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Travel the World with Google Earth: A Toaster VR Workshop to The Toaster (Walter Library Basement)
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UROP and Pizza at the Libraries to Walter Library
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PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) at Wilson Library 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.
Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections include archival records, personal papers, images, maps, films, videos and other unique and rare books and primary sources. The collections are available to everyone, by appointment.
Search our collections
View digitized material in UMedia
Explore current exhibits
Image credit: Schwartz Brothers Annual Picnic group photo, 1926 from the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives.
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