Guides to Help with Research
Other Disciplinary Research Guides of Interest
This guide was developed to help students taking HDFS 501 begin their research endeavors at ISU. If any of you have questions about the research and publication process, please contact me at the email or phone number to the right.
Popular Library Services
Quick Search is the equivalent to the library's catalog, except that it includes much more. However, that's where you want to go if you're looking for books (both online and print), journals, media, and other materials the library owns.
- Borrow books, journal articles, newspaper microfilm, A/V items, dissertations, theses, and many other items from libraries around the world!
- Free document delivery of up to 30 journal articles per calendar year scanned from ISU print collections, straight to your inbox!
Can I get textbooks through Interlibrary Loan?
- Yes, but we don’t recommend it. Books can be recalled from any library (including the ISU library) at any time, so there’s no guarantee you can keep a book for the whole semester.
- Textbooks on Course Reserve will not be requested.
How long does it take?
- Articles are generally delivered between 24 to 72 hours.
- Books or other physical items are generally delivered within 3 to 15 days, depending on the item’s location and the shipping method used by the lending library. Items shipped internationally or that are difficult to borrow may take more time.
Login to Interlibrary Loan
Digital Repository @ Iowa State University provides free, public access to the research and scholarship of Iowa State’s faculty, students and staff. Through the internet, readers worldwide can access a range of content including, but not limited to:
- Journal articles and manuscripts;
- Conference proceedings, presentations and posters;
- Theses and dissertations;
- Project reports;
- Audio and video files;
- Administrative and policy documents; and
- University publications.
Digital Repository @ Iowa State University is managed by the Iowa State University Library, with funding support from the Office of the Vice President for Research.
For More Information
To learn more about Digital Repository @ Iowa State University, see the DR Frequently Asked Questions page.
Social & Life Sciences Librarian
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