Library Lesson: Getting Started with Research

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

• Apply a basic process to your library research
• Identify ways to get help from the librarians

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Welcome to SSC Library Services! 

Visit this page to learn more about what Library Services has to offer including the Library Learning Lounge and the Digital Library!

Current news and events can be a good place to look for a research topic or learn about trends in your specific discipline. Watching the world news or reading local newspapers will give you a handle on what's going on and help generate topic ideas!

Visit our Newspapers and Current Events guide to search in our newspaper database.

Watch this short video to learn more about using the Digital Library and Library Services.

 When working on a research topic keep the following in mind:

• Make sure the topic meets the requirements of the assignment
• Look at current trends or issues within the subject area you are focusing on
• Schedule a research appointment with a librarian or contact them using the chat if you need additional help