Welcome
Welcome to the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures LibGuide for Adelphi University Libraries
Use this guide to locate resources.
- Find Articles: Key databases and journals for research to complete your assignments.
- Find Books & Chapters: Search the library's OneSearch discovery tool or eBook Central.
- Evaluate Information: Discover criteria for evaluating sources of information.
- Write & Cite: Learn about citation styles, Zotero, and RefWorks.
Get Started
- Beginning Research Tutorial
The library has created an extensive introduction to library resources and services, and this is an excellent place to start your research! Whether you are new to Adelphi or just need a refresher, you are likely to pick up something new here. - Need help? Ask a Librarian or staff member.We are happy to help! Click this link to browse FAQs; find out how to contact us by email, text, phone, or chat; or schedule a research appointment with a librarian.
Starting Point: Online Encyclopedias
Encyclopedias provide an overview of a topic.
Most are not suitable sources to cite in your final paper, but they allow you to familiarize yourself with a topic and may help you formulate your research focus.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
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Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) is a great place to start if you need some basic information about your topic. The information you find in GVRL is trustworthy and comes from reference e-books and encyclopedias. - Oxford Digital Reference Shelf This link opens in a new window
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This collection is also a reputable collection of reference works, available to you online.
