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FYS 473 - How Do You Know That?

Welcome to Ladd Library

Questions?

What does it mean if a book is on course reserve? How long can you check it out?
How can you make an appointment with a research librarian?
How do you know whether Bates has a book?
How do you make requests for books and other things not at Bates?
Aside from books, what other things can you check out from Ladd Library?

LibrarySearch activity

We'll explore LibrarySearch, and Bates, with this online activity.

Article Indexes

Academic Search Complete
Full text journals and magazines across disciplines. ebsco scholarly articles asc
SocINDEX with Full Text
Sociology journal articles. Publication dates: 1895-present soc index
PsycInfo
Psychology journal articles. Citations with links to full text. Publication dates: 1887 to present APA PsycInfo PsychInfo psych info psyc

Getting Started with a Topic

Oxford Bibliographies
Search to find recommended sources on scholarly topics. Most bibliographies include textbooks and general introductions.
Oxford Handbooks Online
Location: Available online

Covers a selection of topic in psychology and selected fields.

Social Science Librarian

Christine Murray

Contact:

Ladd Library 132
(207) 786-6268
cmurray2@bates.edu

I am usually at the Research Desk Mon. 10-1, Tues. 6-9, and Thurs. 1-4

Subjects: African Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Chinese, Economics, Environmental Studies, History, Japanese, Languages and Literatures, Legal Studies, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, U. S. History