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Research Tools

Reference Desk: 410-704-2462

Know what you need?

Here's a list of the resources used most frequently by experienced searchers:

• Catalog for Cook Library  
• Catalog for the combined USMAI Libraries 
• Journals List - Cook Library
• Databases and other e-resources, listed by title
• Subject Gateways - selections prepared by Cook librarians
• Research Port 
• Course Reserves 

Need help deciding where to start?
Need something else?

Use this guide to help you select the right tools to get started.

What are you looking for?

• find by subject area
• find by title
• find by format (book, journal, video, audio, etc.)
• find by content type (biography, book review, primary sources, etc.)
• find by course or professor

• Find by Subject Area

  • Cook Library Subject Gateways

    For each TU department or program, we have selected online databases, e-resources, e-journals, and Websites. A subject specialist librarian is available to help you.

  • Journals Sorted by Subject Category

    Browse lists of Cook Library's journals, both electronic and print. Select by subject and sub-category.

  • Library Catalogs - can be searched by subject words or phrase

    • Cook Library  - everything available at Cook Library
    • USMAI  - combined catalog of the libraries of the USM
    • WorldCat  - search libraries worldwide

• Find by Title

  • Databases and other E-Resources, Listed by Title

    If you know the name of the resource you want to use (e.g., Academic Search, ERIC, Medline, PsycInfo), look for it in this list.

  • Journals List - Cook Library

    If you know the title of a journal or periodical you want to find, look for it in this list.

  • Library Catalogs - can be searched by title of a book, journal, movie, etc.

    • Cook Library  - everything available at Cook Library
    • USMAI  - combined catalog of the libraries of the USM
    • WorldCat  - search libraries worldwide

• Find by Format

  • Books 

    Connects to the Library Catalog's Advanced Search.
    Use the format box to select "Book".

  • E-Books 

    Connects to the Library Catalog's Advanced Search.
    Use the format box to select "E-Books".

  • Journals, Periodicals, Magazines

    • Search by title or subject in the Library Catalog 
    • Browse by title or subject in Cook Libary's Journals List

  • Audio 

    Connects to the Library Catalog's Advanced Search.
    Use the format box to select one of the sound recording options.

  • Video/Film 

    Connects to the Library Catalog's Advanced Search.
    Use the format box to select one of the video or film options.

  • Maps 

    Connects to the Library Catalog's Advanced Search.
    Use the format box to select "Maps".

  • Scores 

    Connects to the Library Catalog's Advanced Search.
    Use the format box to select "Scores".

  • Theses/Dissertations 

    Connects to the Library Catalog's Advanced Search.
    Use the format box to select "Theses/Dissertations".

• Find by Content Type

  • Biographical Information
  • Book Reviews
  • Career Information
  • Country Information
  • Dictionaries / Thesauri
  • Film Reviews
  • Maps
  • News, Current Events
  • Primary Sources
  • Quotations
  • Statistics

• Find by Course Name or Professor's Name

  • Course Reserves