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Find books, journals, ebooks, government documents, DVDs, CDs, and more in the library catalog.

Sign in to the catalog to renew books, check item status, etc.

Search a bunch (but not all) of our online article databases. See what's included.

Know the specific article you need? Use Citation Linker.

Jump to your favorite database

Web of Science
ProQuest
JSTOR
LexisNexis (Nexis Uni)
CREDO Reference
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
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Bonus tools

Morris Library's Special Collections Research Center contains manuscripts, political papers, university archives, rare books, and other primary sources and historical collections. In addition to extensive local collections, SCRC offers rich resources for scholars of Irish literature, American philosophy, freedom of the press and the history of censorship, American theater, and American and British expatriate writings.

Search archival collections in ArchivEra.
Search non-circulating rare books, theses, and dissertations in the library catalog.
Search electronic theses and dissertations in OpenSIUC.
Explore digital collections through CARLI.
Explore digital exhibits through Omeka.net.
Explore Obelisk yearbooks and SIU memorabilia through Internet Archive.
Search the SIU Alumni Magazine digital collection in OpenSIUC.
Search the Daily Egyptian newspaper archive in OpenSIUC.

Research Tools

Library Catalog

Citation Linker

Research Guides by Subject

Databases by Subject

Databases by Title (A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z)

OpenSIUC

Reference Materials Online

Proxy Bookmarklet

Google Scholar

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Find course reserves

Request a scan of an article or chapter

Find an SIUC dissertation or thesis

Cite a resource

Renew and Request library materials

Request interlibrary loan

Recommend a purchase

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Deposit open access scholarly work

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Want more in-depth help? Schedule a meeting with a librarian.

Want your class to learn more about using the library and our resources? Request a library instruction session.

It's time for our FALL 2022 GRADUATE STUDENT WORKSHOPS!

All workshops are held via Zoom. You MUST REGISTER at https://libguides.lib.siu.edu/gradworkshops.

Getting Started with the Lit Review for Your Dissertation/Thesis

September 21 from 1-2pm
September 22 from noon-1pm

Librarians will guide you through the process of crafting a thorough and refined literature review.

EndNote Desktop

October 5 from 12-1pm
October 6 from 3-4pm

EndNote Desktop citation management software is now available to SIU Carbondale faculty and graduate students courtesy of Morris Library. Learn how to most effectively use the software to save you time and headaches! This beginning level workshop will help those that have little to no experience with EndNote. Request a copy of EndNote Desktop from the Office of Information Technology.

If you have questions about the workshops, please contact amber.burtis@siu.edu.

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