Old Guide
This research guide is being updated. The previous version of the guide can be accessed here.
Research Information Online Tutorial (RIOT)
An interactive tutorial for library research
Finding Books
- Online Catalog of Rutgers University LibrariesFor finding books available in Rutgers libraries.
- Course ReservesFor finding course reserves. Some instructors may place course readings in their Sakai sites instead.
- "My Account" in Online CatalogLog in your library account to renew checkouts online. A 4-digit library PIN is required (ask at the Circulation Desk of any Rutgers library if you forgot your library PIN).
- E-ZBorrowTry E-ZBorrow first to get a book from outside of Rutgers when it is unavailable (including checked out).
- Interlibrary LoanLast resort to get a book when it is unavailable in Rutgers libraries.
Finding Articles
- Academic Search PremierMulti-disciplinary database. A good starting point.
- Google ScholarAnother multi-disciplinary database.
- Indexes and Databases A-ZSubject indexes and databases are necessary for conducting in-depth research.