Spotlight

Just for Undergraduates

Resources

Online Catalog
Use the online catalog to find out what books, journals, and other materials are available in the library.
 
Online Catalog Tutorial
Can't figure out how to use the online catalog?  Take this tutorial to answer all of your questions.
 
Indexes and Databases
Looking for an article?  Use one of the many indexes and databases to find the research you need.
 
Electronic Journals List
The Electronic Journals List shows which e-journals the Library has access to, which is helpful in finding full text articles.
 
Guides to Go
These PDF versions of selected reference handouts can assist in locating library information.
 
Research Guides
Compiled by librarians, these guides are a great place to start library research.
 
Mitchell Memorial Virtual Library Tour
Learn about the many different departments in the library without leaving your chair.
 
Undergraduate Research Center
Created specifically for the undergraduate student, the URC contains material perfect for writing an English composition paper or preparing a speech.

New Materials 
Materials recently added to the MSU Libraries Collections.

Tutorials

  • How to Use your Library
    Unsure how to use the MSU libraries?  Take this tutorial and find out how to search and what services are available to you.

  • Becoming a Super Searcher  
    The Internet is a great place to find information.  Take this tutorial and increase your Internet searching skills.

Services

  • Ask-A-Librarian
    Need Help? Use this service to contact a librarian.

  • Research Consultations
    Research Consultations are individual appointments made with a reference librarian to locate in-depth materials on a given topic

  • Interlibrary Loan
    Interlibrary loan allows patrons to receive journal articles and borrow books and other materials from other libraries, provided that the library does not own the requested items.
  • E-Mail Reference
    Questions submitted via this online form are answered by librarians and staff, Monday through Friday.

  • Electronic Reserves
    Instructors place books and materials on reserve for class use.  Some material may be accessed electronically, while others may only be checked out at the Access Services Desk.

Links to Useful Resources

MLA Citation Help
The Ohio State University Library has developed a web guide using the latest edition of MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers.

Dictionaries

Thesauri

 
APA Citation Help
The Ohio State University Library has developed a  web guide using the latest edition of Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.

Encyclopedias

Quotations