Head of Book Arts, Archives, & Rare Books; History Librarian
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Getting Started
This LibGuide provides an overview of resources available for research and completing your assignments for Dr. Routt's FYS course.
Please contact us if you have questions or would like help with your research.
Helpful Library Links
- Library CatalogThis is where you will go to locate books, documents, and audio-visual materials owned by the libraries at the University of Richmond.
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles on most topics. This multi-disciplinary database is a good place to start if you don't know where else to begin. (EBSCO)
- Historical Abstracts with Full Text This link opens in a new windowSearch for journal articles on all aspects of world history (excluding the US and Canada) from 1450 to the present. (EBSCO)
Research & Writing Help
Research Help
For research help, contact Lynda Kachurek, History Librarian, Boatwright Library. Help is also available from the on-call liaison librarians between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 12-4pm Friday, and 2 - 8 p.m. on Sunday when you can Zoom, chat, or email for research help as well from the Ask A Librarian and Chat with a Librarian button on the library home page. When you are searching in the catalog, a chat box is also directly available there.
Writing Help
Do you need help with grammar, syntax, or the organization of your paper? If so, the Writing Center can help you improve your writing skills.
Citation Help
Citing Sources - UR Library website on citing sources and citation styles, including tutorials on how to use bibliography management tools.
