Canadian Studies Resources @ Smith Library 

The following sources provide authoritative information and starting points for research in Canadian Studies.  This list is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather a first step in the research process.  The reference staff is always pleased to assist in the use of any of the library’s resources and services.

CONSULS – This is where you can find books, journal & magazine titles (NOT individual articles), & media (DVDs, CD, videos) in the library’s collection by using the online catalog, CONSULS.

PRINT RESOURCES IN THE J. EUGENE SMITH LIBRARY - Encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other reference sources can be good places to start a research project.  They are designed to provide authoritative information and they can give you an overview of a new or unfamiliar topic.  They also generally provide a bibliography of sources for further research.

RESEARCH DATABASES - You can find articles, many full-text, by searching in our subscription research databases.  In addition to articles, these databases include references to book reviews and essays that are included in anthologies.  This is normally a better place to start academic research than a general web search engine, such as Google or Yahoo.

WEBSITES OF INTEREST - There is a lot of helpful information on the Web, but also a lot of misinformation which should not be used in an academic research project.  Examine your web resources carefully – here are a few recommended sites to start with.  Follow this link for help in evaluating websites. 

CANADIAN STUDIES DEPARTMENT HOME PAGE

 

For more help, contact the library reference desk at 860-465-4699 (x54699 on campus) or toll-free at 1-877-587-8694, or fill out an email request form.

Or, contact the library liaison for Canadian Studies - Kris Jacobi, x54508, email jacobir@easternct.edu