Doctoral Programs: Getting Started

Various types of literature are identifiable through TechCat, the library catalog, and our subscription databases. Many of these are available electronically, while others may be found in the print collection or requested through interlibrary loan.

Start with TechCat

• overview search for books & articles
• automatically searches many of our databases but you may also add specific ones to broaden the search
• place Interlibrary Loan requests directly from item record

Search a database (from Library Guides) 

• deeper indexing
• most databases are subject specific so may provide more complete results

If you have questions, please contact a Reference Librarian. (248-204-3000 or refdesk@ltu.edu)

Here are a few additional suggestions as you begin your research. This is only a partial list of what is available, so be sure to check the appropriate subject guide for other possibilities.

Familiarize yourself with the tools that will make your research easier.  TechCat and most databases have a tool bar. Email, download, export the citation (reference) to RefWorks.

• Article Linker - if no full text, click the link in the item record - it will try to find it in one of our many databases
• TechCat has many links to full-text built in; if no full-text, click on the interlibrary loan and library will try to get it for you

Research Help Now!  Need assistance with research? Try our 24/7 chat. Lawrence Tech partners with other academic institutions to provide this 24/7 virtual reference service.

During open hours, contact an LTU librarian directly:
refdesk@ltu.edu | 248-204-3000
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