Research Guides: Research Help: Getting Started: Finding Sources

Learn About Finding Sources

How and where to look for sources.

The Research Process
Research takes time. Get a sense of how much time you have and need with this assignment calculator. The research process is broken down into ten steps with recommendations for each step.
Search Strategies
Try a variety of methods for searching to get the best results.

QuickSearch This link opens in a new window
QuickSearch is a discovery tool that retrieves books, articles, media and more found in the High Library Catalog, databases, and digital collections. Use the facets on the left side of the results screen to narrow your search by publication type, language, date, topic and more.

Find a specific type of source or information:

Find a Subject Guide

Subject Guides
Explore a research guide highlighting subject specific resources.

Interlibrary Loan

Can't find what you need in the High Library's collection? The library may be able to borrow is from another library for you through interlibrary loan. This service is provided by the library at no cost to you.

Submit your request through our interlibrary loan system, ILLiad:

ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan)
Request materials from other libraries.

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