Primary questions to consider :
Primary questions to consider What type of research are you doing?
Scholarly, General, Informative, etc.
What type of sources do you need?
Books, Articles, Government Docs, etc.
Do you already know exactly what you are looking for?
Go straight to library catalog or database
Steps to take to locate sources :
Steps to take to locate sources Is it in Portland State WorldCat?
If so, is it available in the PSU library?
If not, can you request it from another library?
Can you access it through a database?
Does the database provide full text?
Can’t find it the PSU library, online, or at an affiliated library?
Fill out a form for interlibrary loan through ILLiad
http://library.pdx.edu :
http://library.pdx.edu
Resources Page :
Resources Page
Vikat homepage :
Vikat homepage
Vikat title search :
Vikat title search
Still not sure? :
Still not sure? Talk to a librarian at the reference desk
2nd floor
Chat with a librarian 24/7
Email a librarian
Call the library
503-725-5874
Good luck! :
Good luck!