Finding Books
MnPALS
Our library catalog. This link takes you into the "Basic Searches" screen where you can search by author, title, etc. The "Advanced Searches" option lets you limit by date, additional keywords, collection area, and so on. In your list of results, the Location column lists the call number--where the book is shelved. You can also choose other libraries to search from this catalog and ask for books through interlibrary loan (ILL).
WorldCat is a huge, worldwide catalog with over 60 million books and other items. Some of the items you find in this catalog may be unavailable through interlibrary loan or may take longer to arrive than those found in regional libraries.
Reference Works
Reference works are helpful at two points in your research: when starting out (by offering overview articles of, say, a writer and her work) or whennailing down unfamiliar terms, concepts, and topics that turn up during your research. Many reference book articles are written by experts and offer not only information but excellent bibliographies for further research.
Psychology
- Encyclopedia of Human Behavior. (Ref. BF31 .E5 1994)
- Encyclopedia of Psychology (Ref. BF31 .E52 2000)
Businesses/Organizations
- Encyclopedia of Business and Finance. (Ref. HF1001 .E466 2001)
- Encyclopedia of Management. (Ref. HD30.15 .E49 2006)
- Organizational Communication. (Ref. HM131 .O74)
Finding Articles
Academic Search Premier
Academic Search Premier contains indexing for nearly 8,050 publications, with full text for more than 4,600 of those titles. This database covers biology, chemistry, education, engineering, humanities, physics, psychology, religion and theology, sociology, and other disciplines.
Business Source Premier
Full-text coverage to more than 2,800 scholarly journals and trade publications in business, economics, political science and public administration.
ERIC
The ERIC database is the major index to articles in education journals and reports of education research. ERIC contains citations and abstracts to over 900,000 articles and documents and is updated monthly. Some ERIC Documents are available full-text within the ERIC database. Those that are not available can be requested through interlibrary loan.
Education (SAGE)
Includes the full text of 26 peer-reviewed journals published by SAGE and participating societies from 1968-present. Topics covered include: adult and continuing education, educational administration, educational policy, elementary and secondary education, higher education, measurement and testing, and teaching methods.
JSTOR
JSTOR is an archival database and does not include current journal issues, but provides complete full-text back files for 78 journals from more than 15 academic disciplines. All journals are fully searchable or are available for browsing.
Management & Organization (SAGE)
The full text of 38 journals covering business, management, organizational studies, human resources, marketing, public administration, hospitality, travel and tourism management, industrial relations, and organizational and interpersonal communication.
LexisNexis Academic Universe
Search current news, business information (including business news and corporate financials), and legal news and information. International news sources are also included.
Professional Collection
Professional Collection includes more than 300 full-text journals for educators in the following areas: arts and humanities; child and adolescent psychology and development; drug and alcohol abuse; health/nutrition/fitness; learning disabilities; literature; school law; science and technology; social sciences; and sports/athletic training.
Teacher Reference Center
Provides indexing and abstracts for over 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals and books to assist professional educators. Coverage includes assessment, curriculum development, literacy standards, and more.
Urban Studies & Planning (SAGE Full Text)
12 full text journals (1982-present) published by SAGE and participating societies on subjects such as environmental science, planning theory, social, spatial, and cultural dynamics, urban and regional planning, and urban culture.
Interlibrary Loan
To get books or articles that Gustavus does not own, use Interlibrary Loan.
Web Sites
Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership - A nonprofit institution providing resources and opportunities to explore the principles and practices of servant leadership.
Center for Creative Leadership - A nonprofit organization that provides research, training, and publications in leadership development.
Community Leadership Association - Lists community leadership programs, directories, conferences with scholarship information, and publications.
International Leadership Association - "the global network for all those who practice, study and teach leadership"
Leadership Center (Washington State University) - Includes leadership readings, tips, and links to other leadership resources.
Citing Your Sources
Documentation Guide -- Includes models for APA and MLA style, plus links to examples of Chicago and CBE style.
Avoiding Plagiarism
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