Research

Research Tools

• MU Summon includes records for the library books, articles, dissertations, multimedia and more.

• Locate books and materials in the Marshall University Libraries system.

• Find books and materials in nearby libraries. Search world-wide using WorldCat.

• Links to all the article databases with descriptions and links to related resources.

• Links to the most popular article and reference databases.

• Marshall Digital Scholar serves to collect, preserve, and provide global access to the scholarly and creative work of faculty, students, and alumni of Marshall University, as well as university publications, images, recordings, archives, and special collections, in order to promote discovery, research, and collaboration across disciplines and institutions.

• Search for online and print journals, magazines, newspapers, and microfilm/microfiche.

• Electronic books and informative websites.

Research Assistance

• Research assistance, subject guides, and useful resources compiled by your friendly librarians. Know what we know - find it in LibGuides!

• See how to successfully search and get results in some of our key article databases.

• Librarians with special knowledge in specific areas. See also our subject experts webpage.

• The Writing Center at Marshall University is a free tutoring service for all Marshall students who want help with their writing. Our Writing Center is staffed by graduate and undergraduate students who are trained to help at all stages of the writing process and in any discipline.

• Cite your sources and avoid plagiarism.