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Welcome
Welcome! The purpose of this guide is to welcome you to the University Libraries and introduce you to library resources that will support your research as a Graduate School of Library and Information Studies (GSLIS) student.
The guide covers general library information on how to get started using the URI Libraries, as well as specific information about how to find, evaluate, and use information resources for your projects, papers, and presentations.
If you have further questions about your library research, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mary MacDonald, your liaison librarian for the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, using the contact information on this page. You should also feel free to get in touch with the Information & Research Help Desk for assistance - their contact information is on this page as well!
Useful Links for URI GSLIS students
Library Starter Kit
- Welcome to the LibraryThis guide provides an overview of services available in the Carothers Library.
- Getting Started @ The LibrariesGeneral information about using the URI Libraries for research. Also provides tutorials for several common tasks at the library such as finding books and articles.
- FAQs for Graduate StudentsAre you a graduate student? Find answers to common questions about the Libraries here.
- User Guides for General Library InformationHere, you'll find a wide array of user guides to orient you to the Carothers Library and its services. A useful resource for first-time visitors, both online and in-person!
- InfoRhodeThese short information literacy tutorials will help you to learn, or to refresh, basic college-level information research skills. They explain how to find, evaluate, and cite books and periodical articles using the University Libraries' catalog and databases.
- URI Libraries Search
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Locate books, videos, online resources and more available through the URI Libraries. - Library Research Tips and TricksGuide on optimizing various web tools for doing library research. Many of these techniques can be customized for use with the URI Library's resources.
- Google Tips & TricksLots of tips and ways to use Google more effectively!
Department Publications
These are the latest publications from faculty members in this department.
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Created by K. Caparco and L. Richter, 10/10.
Revised by H. Posey, 9/11; A. Loffredio, 12/12; Katie Leahy & Mary C. MacDonald, 8/15; Mary C. MacDonald, 7/18.
Modified by David Bernardo, 3/20.