Research
Consultation
The SJ Libraries' Reference department provides drop-in reference
service at campus library reference desks, e-mail and text
reference through the Ask Us! Service, and one-on-one reference
service by appointment.
Workshops
SJ Libraries run workshops throughout each semester on different
aspects of doing research and using software. Find the workshop you
want, and register online. Workshops are free to SJ students,
faculty and staff members.
Research
Survival Guide
Provides an overview of the research process, including choosing a
topic, forming a thesis, finding and evaluating information, and
citing information and avoiding plagiarism.
Finding
Books
Provides simple directions for finding books at St. John's
Libraries and beyond. Includes links to Worldcat, as well as the
three public library systems serving New York City.
Finding
Articles
A guide to finding articles at SJ Libraries. Includes choosing the
right database, simple and effective search techniques, and
differences between scholarly journals and popular magazines.
Evaluating
Information
Includes tips for evaluating the quality of any source, print or
electronic. What to look for, and red flags to avoid.
Citing
Sources / RefWorks
This page provides simple guidelines on when and how to cite
sources, including links to guides for using the most common
styles, including APA, MLA and Chicago.
Avoiding
Plagiarism / Turnitin
This page provides basic information on plagiarism, including what
it is, why it should be taken seriously, and how to avoid it.
Copyright
Guidelines
Provides a rudimentary introduction to US copyright law.
Instructional
Services
This page gives information about the department that oversees and
coodinates instruction for using the library. Services provided
in-class and online instruction, and the creation and maintenance
of instructional materials.
Last edited by B. Turner, 1/17/2013.