*Getting Started at Bethel University Library

Research Guides

Research guides (like this one) are put together by librarians to help you select and use the library's resources. They can include:

• Curated lists of the best resources for researching a particular subject
• "How-to" instructions for using the library and its resources
• Contact information for help with your questions

Bethel Library's Research Guides

Research Appointment with a Librarian

At your research appointment, a librarian can...

• Help you understand the research process
• Introduce you to new resources
• Demonstrate best practices for using databases
• Explain how to use interlibrary loan or a citation manager like Refworks

Use the "Schedule Appointment" button on the Get Help profile (left side) to meet with a librarian.  Appointments can be online or in person.

How to prepare for your appointment

• Claify research requirements with your professor
• Bring your laptop if your meeting is in person
• Have assignment details available for the librarian
• Narrow down your topic or subject to research
• Try several keyword searches in different databases on your own
• Make note of any questions you have so we can provide the best support possible for you

LibKey Nomad

LibKey Nomad is a browser extension for Google Chrome, Brave, Edge, Vivaldi, Safari, and Firefox that provides instant links to full-text content for articles and ebooks as you do research on the web. Nomad works with your library to figure out the fastest path to content across thousands of publisher websites. Special enhancement is also performed in-line on sites like PubMed and Wikipedia.

Set up LibKey Nomad to connect you to Bethel Library resources

Google Scholar

Google Scholar is a simple way to search for scholarly literature. You can search across many disciplines and sources--articles, theses, books, abstracts, and court opinions--from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities, and other websites. 

Set up Google Scholar to connect you to Bethel Library resources