Research

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JumpStart
Searches the Library Catalog and many of our best databases all at once.
Library Catalog
Search for books, DVDs, and other items here at Waidner-Spahr Library.
Databases
Search or browse a list of all available databases, or browse by subject or database type. Includes a list of trials and newly acquired databases.
Journals & Newspapers
Search for specific journals or newspapers by title.
Film Search
Search for films available at Dickinson, or browse lists of films by language, academic discipline, or genre.

Citing Sources Guide
Create properly formatted bibliographies, work cited lists, footnotes, etc.

Research Guides by Subject
Guides to the best resources available for your research topic.
Help & How-To Guides
Tutorials and other guides to using the library and information sources.
Ask a Librarian & FAQs
Librarians are trained professionals who can help you find and choose sources, cite sources properly, develop a research question, and more.

Find answers to common questions about the library (e.g. How can I tell if a source is a primary source?).

If you do not find an answer to your question, please ask at the Circulation Desk (circ@dickinson.edu, 717-245-1397) or Ask a Librarian.