Research Support
Getting Started
- Library Search
To find books and articles for your assignments and papers, start with:
- Research Databases (Journal Articles)
- Online Reference Shelf
Use Online Reference Shelf to access dictionaries, encyclopedias and other reference items. Use Connect from Home proxy server to access library's online resources off-campus (marked RR).
- Subject Guides
Use subject guides to start your subject specific research. Use key resources in your field recommended by liaison librarians.
- Citation Management Software
Use RefWorks, uWaterloo Library's licensed citation tool, which helps you store & manage your citations and format your in-text citations & bibliographies properly in any style.
Research Help
Are you confused or overwhelmed? Don't know where to start? Use these links to get help:
- Ask a Librarian
Get a quick answer to your question via chat, email, phone or in person at the Information desk
- Liaison Librarians
uWaterloo Library offers subject librarians who can help you with your research
- Online Tutorials
Try our online tutorials to develop specific research skills.
- Library Workshops
Take advantage of our workshops to refresh your research skills or learn new ones
- Writing Centre Drop-In Locations
Talk in your library about your writing assignment or project on a first-come, first-served basis
Other Helpful Links
We welcome your feedback.
Last Updated: January 8, 2015
