Documentation & Researching
Academics’ Research Support Resources
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Academic research support resources provide researchers with the necessary tools, information, and assistance to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their research endeavors. These resources serve several essential purposes:
- Access to Information
- Skills Development
- Research Collaboration
- Research Integrity and Ethics
- Funding and Grant Opportunities
- Professional Development
- Technical Support
Your complete IT support tools
Our ICT-based documentation and research support services are crucial in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of documentation and research processes. These services allow researchers to easily store, organize, and retrieve data, enabling them to work more efficiently and make informed decisions. These services also offer advanced search capabilities, allowing researchers to quickly access relevant literature, research papers, and other scholarly materials.
Librarian Liaisons
Library liaisons support students and faculty in a variety of ways. Each subject has a liaison.
Search for Resources
Library catalogs
Library Catalog
Search for items available on the shelves at Bradner library and Radcliff library.
eBooks/eRef Books
Search our extensive collection of items available online.
Government Publications (CGP)
The Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) is the finding tool for electronic and print publications from the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the U.S. government.
Local Library Catalogs
View the catalogs of public libraries in nearby communities.
Search WorldCat
WorldCat is the world’s largest network of library content and services. WorldCat lets you search the collections of libraries in your community and around the world.
Periodicals and other databases
eBooks/eRef Books
Search our extensive collection of items available online.
Copyrights and Terms of Use
Electronic documents from databases purchased by Schoolcraft College may often be liberally incorporated into Blackboard courses or into Web pages under “fair use,” but it is important to verify the Terms & Conditions that apply to each database you wish to use.
Magazines and Journals
List of all magazines and journals available to Schoolcraft College students.
Newspapers
List of all newspaper databases available to Schoolcraft College students.
World Wide Web
Project Assistance
The library exists to serve the community’s needs. A library can be referred to as a well-acknowledged „social agency.‟ It plays a vital role in shaping our society and transmits and disseminates accumulated knowledge through books and other materials. Picture this: you’re embarking on a research journey, whether it’s for an academic paper, a professional project, or just to satisfy your insatiable curiosity. You could spend hours diving into the abyss of the internet, wading through endless search engine results, or… you could take a shortcut to wisdom and step into the magical world of a library project assistance.
First off, let’s talk about variety. Libraries are like the buffet of knowledge, offering resources catering to every taste and need. Need scholarly journals? Check. Want historical archives? Double check. Craving primary sources? Triple check. From dusty old tomes to cutting-edge digital databases, libraries have it all.
And let’s remember access. Sure, you can find a lot of stuff online, but libraries offer access to resources that might be behind paywalls or hidden in the depths of the web. Plus, they often have subscriptions to pricey databases and journals that would cost you an arm and a leg to access on your own.
Last but not least, libraries are hubs of community and collaboration. Need a quiet place to study with like-minded individuals? Done. Want to attend workshops or lectures on topics relevant to your research? They’ve got those too. Libraries aren’t just buildings full of books but vibrant centers of intellectual exchange and camaraderie.
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Encouraging Environment
Real-World Experiences
Transformative Outcomes
In an increasingly digital world, balancing digital and traditional approaches in documentation and research is essential. By leveraging both strengths, researchers can benefit from digital technologies’ vast resources and convenience while embracing the depth, authenticity, and human connection that traditional print and face-to-face activities offer.
