To use the library's resources, go to the library website.
You will need to cite your sources in APA format for your assignment. Use the APA Style Guide to properly cite your sources. You can also find this guide from the library's homepage by clicking on 'Citing Sources' and then navigating to the tab for the APA guide; other resources are provided as well.
To contact me to set up a one-on-one, virtual consultation, please email me at erin.larucci@oneonta.edu
Find scholarly articles by using one of the databases listed below. These can also be found from the 'Databases' link on the Library's homepage.
Try combining the name of the region or country you are focusing on with the following subject terms within the databases to find scholarly articles:
For best results, use a databases' Advanced Search option.
To find specific country information, you can search the following databases:
To look for books in the Milne Library catalog, navigate to the library homepage and click on 'Advanced Search.' If you wish to only find online books, leave the search scope to 'Online Access' and change the 'Material Type' to 'Books'. Then enter your search terms. If you desire print volumes, change the search scope to 'Library Catalog', limit to 'Books', enter your search terms and click 'Search'. Once in the results list, click 'Held by Library' to limit to print volumes only.
If you are planning to take books out of the library, please see the library's Spring 2021 Restart Guide for information on the procedure for checking out books.
There are a number of reference books you can use to gain background information on your topic. Below are some of the reference books available at Milne Library. Reference books must be used in the library; they cannot be loaned.