No question is too big or too small. Let us help you with your research needs. You can drop by or call the research/information desk (843.953.8000), chat with a librarian, email a question to our reference librarians, or schedule an appointment for one-on-one research assistance.

Addlestone Library Research/information Desk • (843)953.8000

Normal Research/Information Desk Hours:

• Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 6 :00 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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How do I get started?

• » Selecting a topic
• » Finding background information
• » Finding facts

How do I find...

• » Articles
• » Books
• » Web pages

How do I choose a database?

• » Choosing the best database

How do I improve my search?

• » I did not find enough
• » I found too much
• » My results are off topic

How do I locate books and articles?

• » Is it a book, article, conference paper...?

How do I know if the information I find is reliable/scholarly?

• » Evaluating your information

Now that I found information, what do I do?

• » Writing your paper
• » Citing your sources
• » Avoiding plagiarism

Help, my paper is due tomorrow!

• » Last minute strategies

I still need help...

• » Getting help

prepared for the Addlestone Library, College of Charleston we would like to express our sincere appreciation to MIT Libraries for granting us permission to modify and use their "Information Navigator" tutorial.

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