Research 101
Your starter kit for college-level research at Kennedy Library. Advance your research skills with the self-guided tutorials, handouts, videos and more!
Foundational Learning and Engagement Librarian
Find Research Sources
The OneSearch Catalog provides access to most of the resources available through our subscription databases. Watch the videos and browse the resources below to learn how to effectively use OneSearch to locate the best information for your project.
- What's in a OneSearch Record? Learn the anatomy of a OneSearch Record and how to use it to your advantage to research smarter, not harder.
- Access Full Text Articles in OneSearch Learn how to access full text articles in Kennedy Library's OneSearch catalog.
- Find E-Books Using OneSearch Learn how to find e-books in Kennedy Library's OneSearch catalog.
- The Four Flavors of Print Books Requests in OneSearch 3 minute video explaining requests for physical items in order of how fast you can get to the item.
- Advanced Search Options in the OneSearch Catalog Learn how to use boolean operators, phrases, wildcards, special characters, and more in the OneSeach Catalog to find the best information for your research.
- How to Find Newspapers and Journals Learn how to find newspapers and journals on the Kennedy Library website.
- Find Sources Using Citation Chasing Have you ever found a really great source on your research topic? Watch this video to learn how to use that initial source to find other relevant resources through a process called citation chasing. This will save you time and help you dive deep into your topic's "scholarly conversation".
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