Library:Library Resources for the Faculty of Arts/Finding Sources for your Research
Finding Sources for your Research
UBC Library Web
- Start searching for information on any topic via the search box ("Find Articles, eBooks, Theses & more in Summon") on the UBC Library website, www.library.ubc.ca. One search retrieves print and electronic books, encyclopedias, newspaper articles, journal articles, videos,maps and more. The call number and library location are listed for each print resource. Watch video about searching Summon.
Research Guides
- For a more focused search, use a research guide. Enter a broad subject area or the name of a department in the search box. Each research guide lists key resources including discipline-specific article indexes, essential handbooks and subject encyclopedias, suggestions for search terms, etc.
- Get Research Help includes links to instructions on how to find different types of materials, including Primary Resources, Newspapers and Book, Film and Theatre Reviews.