As a student at one of The Claremont Colleges, you will have a variety of class assignments and personal interests that may require library research. These pages will help you find, use, and evaluate information available through the Libraries more effectively.

As always, when you need assistance, talk to a reference librarian. Librarians staff reference desks during scheduled hours in all four libraries. Or you can make an appointment with the librarian who is a subject specialist in your research area.

• What are the basics of library research?

• Identifying Your Topic
• Developing Your Topic
• Determining What Kinds of Information You Need
• Developing a Search Statement
• Choosing Appropriate Information Sources
• Finding the Information You Need
• Evaluating the Information You Find
• Using Information Ethically
• Citing Your Sources




• How can I find the information I need?

• Finding Books
• Finding Articles in Scholarly Journals and Popular Magazines
• Finding Articles in Newspapers
• Finding Primary Sources
• Finding Reviews (book, film, theater, etc.)
• Finding Facts
• Finding Internet Sources
• Finding Government Information
• Finding Dissertations

 

• Can I find a research guide for my subject?
  

  
  

• How can I get the books and periodicals (journals, magazines, newspapers,etc.) I need?

• Use Blais to find books and periodicals owned by the Libraries of The Claremont Colleges
• Use Interlibrary Loan for books and periodicals not owned by the Libraries
  

  
  

• How do I know where books and journals are located in the Libraries?

  • Floorplans and book location guides are under development for each of the libraries.

  
  

• How can I learn to use the Libraries' databases and online services?

• Workshops