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Research Checklist
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MavScholarSearch for books, videos, journal articles available online and in the library
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WorldCat Discovery This link opens in a new window
Provides citations to books and other materials (including those that are out of print) held by libraries worldwide and allows users to request books via Interlibrary Loan.
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New York Times, Historical 1851-2015 This link opens in a new window
Cover-to-cover digitization of the entire newspaper for 1851-2015. Searchable via the ProQuest platform.
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Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window
A thematic archive, covering key trade and consumer magazines in film and television from first issue to 2000.
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Requesting an Interlibrary LoanVideo: This video will walk you through the process of requesting materials from other libraries through our Interlibrary Loan service. You’ll learn how to request items on the Library Services website, and learn how and when to return materials.
Library Activity
Subject Guides of Possible Interest
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Find Articles
Steps and tutorials to find journal articles
Find Books & E-books
Steps to find books in the library and online
Find Videos
Steps to find movies, documentaries, TV shows, & more
Cite Your Sources
Learn what a citation is, how to read a citation and how to create APA, ASA, MLA and Chicago style citations.
Find Maps, Atlas, & Travel Guides
A guide to the cartographic materials
Find Theses & APPs
Locate capstone projects at MSU and beyond
Find Data & Statistics
Information on statistical sources and datasets
Find Images
A guide to finding, using, & citing images
Find Newspapers
A guide to finding newspapers online and at the library