Marston Science Library - Resources for Students

Resources for Students

Need Books?

Use the Library Catalog.
See if we have books for your classes: check ARES Course Reserves.
View How to Request a Book for additional information.

Need Articles?

View the Finding Articles Tutorial (40 Minutes).
View the Search Techniques Tutorial (20 minutes).
How do you know whether an article is peer reviewed/refereed?
Start with Project Starters databases if you're not sure where to start.
View Science Subject Guides if you don't know which science databases to search.
Use Science Databases for quick links to databases you already know.

Need Help Citing Your Articles/Books?

RefWorks - Learn about RefWorks, a free and easy program that helps you compile, maintain, and format bibliographic information. Also view additional information on registering for RefWorks. (20 minutes)

Need a Place to Study in Marston Science Library?

2nd floor: Group study rooms available.
3rd floor: GROUP study
4th and 5th floors: SILENT study
5th floor offers lockable study carrels for sci-tech graduate students (ask at the circulation desk for applications)

Need Computers & Equipment?

View a list of computers and equipment in all the libraries.
Check for computer availability.
View the Marston Science Library Computers & Equipment page for additional help.