A student uses online library resources.

Using the Research Guides


Let’s say your biology professor assigns a research paper on the relationship between saturated fat and cholesterol. What resources should you use?


Consult the "Nutrition" Research Guide by clicking on the link under the "Health and Medicine" subject heading below.

Once you're in the "Nutrition" guide, you can select "Dictionaries and Encyclopedias" to see a list of sources that will help you get started.

Similarly, the "Databases" section identifies the best resources for searching for journal articles on your topic.