Begin Your Research
Welcome to the Communications LibGuide for Adelphi University Libraries
Use this guide to locate resources for completing assignments.
- 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 APA style, RefWorks, and Zotero.
Search OneSearch
OneSearch is the default search box on the Libraries Homepage.
From https://www.adelphi.edu/libraries/, you can search a few different ways:
- Simply type your search, with OneSearch selected. This will search everything in the library collection. After clicking search, you can narrow your results on the following screen.
- Type your search, with Databases & More selected. This will search OneSearch for databases by title or subject area.
- Type your search, with Guides & Tutorials selected. This will search OneSearch for library research guides, tutorials, and other materials to help students, faculty, and staff find and use library resources.
- Instead of typing anything in the search box, click on Advanced Search to do a more guided OneSearch search.
- OneSearch
This link brings you directly to OneSearch. Sign in with your Adelphi eCampus account to access all of its features.
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.
