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Research Support

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We provide the people, tools, and spaces to help you succeed at every stage of academic research, from finding sources to sharing your results.

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Find the Right Sources
Search books, articles, data, primary sources, and other materials through our catalogue and databases. Learn about copyright at Dalhousie and fair dealing.

Study More Effectively
Explore study spaces, bookable rooms, and quiet areas designed to support focused learning. Use our research guides and workshops to strengthen your academic skills.

Introduction to the Research Lifecyle
Learn how research works from start to finish, including developing a topic, finding and evaluating sources, managing information, and sharing your work.

Build Your Academic Skills

Research Guides
Step-by-step guides by subject and topic to help you begin and stay on track.

Workshops and Tutorials
Attend sessions or explore online tutorials to strengthen your searching, evaluating, citing, and data management skills.

Cite and Organize Your Work
Learn how to use citation styles and tools such as Zotero to manage your references and avoid plagiarism.

Connect With Us

Book a Consultation
Meet one-on-one with a librarian for help with research strategies, literature reviews, systematic reviews, or in-depth projects.

Ask a Question
Get quick help through chat, email, or by visiting a service desk.

Connect With Your Subject Librarian
Each program has a dedicated librarian who understands your discipline and can support your coursework and research.

Access Advanced Research Support

For graduate students and faculty, we provide specialized services including:

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