The UNLV University Libraries’ faculty and staff are experts in advanced searching, specific databases, tracking scholarship, using primary sources, locating secondary datasets, and crafting literature reviews. We offer a variety of services designed to support you throughout the research process. Peruse our list of resources and services below, or contact a librarian in your subject area.
Finding Literature
Where can I find literature in my discipline, and how can I search using advanced techniques?
We can help you…
- Discover the best databases for your discipline and research topic.
- Set up database alerts for specific keyword searches.
- Craft advanced searches in various databases.
- Find resources outside the UNLV collection (interlibrary loan).
- Request books or journals to be purchased for the library (through subject librarians).
Tracking Scholarship
How can I keep up with scholarship in my field, such as tracking the work of one author?
We can help you...
- Track the scholarship of a specific author.
- Perform a citation analysis to analyze the impact of an author or a specific work.
- Use social media to stay current with scholarship.
- Set up database alerts for specific journals.
Material for Research (Datasets, Primary Sources)
What original collections does the library have that could form the basis of my research? Where can I find data and statistics relevant to my research?
We can help you...
- Identify archival material and other special collections to use as primary sources.
- Discover local and regional records to use as primary sources.
- Locate secondary datasets, spatial data, and related tools.
- Embed primary sources, spatial data, and related tools into undergraduate research assignments.
Literature Review Consultations
Where I can get guidance on writing a literature review for a grant?
We can help you...
- Use bibliography management software (i.e., Refworks, Mendeley) to organize sources for review.
- Discover the best databases for your discipline and research topic.
Consult with Experts
Contact a librarian with expertise in your subject area.