Library and Information Sciences
Research Handouts
These are quick guides on how to use some of the best research tools UNT Libraries have to offer.
Research Guides
Introduction to Research - A guide on the basics of research.
Finding E-Books - UNT Libraries has e-books that you can access from the internet anywhere, anytime.
Google Scholar - A guide on how to search using Google Scholar.
Scholarly vs. Popular Periodicals - A guide on how to identify scholarly versus popular periodicals.
RefWorks 2.0 - A guide on how to use the bibliographic software RefWorks, which organizes, stores and helps you cite your research in your preferred writing style.
Online Library Workshops - Join us online for live or archived workshops, such as APA 6th Citation Style.
Database Guides
LISTA - Library and Information Science Technology Abstracts is a great database to use for library and information science research. This handout covers how to create an account, how to save articles and how to export citations.
LLIS - Library, Literature and Information Science database is another great resource for library and information science research. This handout outlines how to create an account, how to email articles and how to save your search history.
Emerald - Emerald is another great database for library and information science research. This handout explains how to create marked lists, how to export marked lists to RefWorks and how to create search alerts.