Counseling

Please use the tabs on the left to learn how to find, evaluate, and cite resources on your topic.

Schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with a librarian to get help with the common questions listed below, and other research-related questions: uhcl.libcal.com/appointments 

• Library tour
• Database demonstration
• OneSearch demonstration
• Citation resources
• Understanding types of sources (primary, secondary, peer-reviewed articles)
• Developing keywords
• Search strategies
• Overview of library website, including resources such as an academic journal
• Choosing a database for your research topic
• Finding a book in the library
• Finding resources on your topic
• Understanding parts of an article 
• How to get items from other libraries