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Place a hold via the Online Catalog to request a book.
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A healthy bibliography or reference list shows that you've done a solid research job. Compiling a bibliography will help you:
The following links will take you directly to pages of sample citations for the style indicated.
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Turnitin.com
Turnitin.com is a plagiarism detection service available to the faculty at Marywood University. Students submit their papers electronically, and then Turnitin compares the content of those papers to over a billion other papers and documents. Whenever similarities between a student's paper and an existing document are found, Turnitin highlights those similarities, providing the instructor with an annotated document showing both the student's paper and the original source.
Our newest "special collection," the Core Textbook Collection is a collaborative initiative begun in 2021 by the University Provost and Academic Affairs and the Library to increase access to and potentially reduce the costs associated with Core (general education) course materials. Our pilot collection already offers 150+ selected titles serving 45 unique courses across departments.
To request books from another library, use PALCI E-ZBorrow.
PALCI E-ZBorrow is a self-service request system that allows you to borrow books from over 60 academic libraries throughout the Northeast region.
Please note that books borrowed from other libraries are not renewable.
August 18, 2021: E-ZBorrow is currently experiencing technical difficulties. Your requests may take a little longer to be processed and received. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Temporary Login Instructions: As we work to integrate with the new E-ZBorrow system, your Portal ID will NOT work to login. Instead, use your full name to login.
We will post updates when Portal ID access has been restored. Thanks for your patience!
To request a book chapter, please use Book Chapter Request Form.
If you are unable to visit the Library in-person to obtain physical materials, we can provide a scan of portions of texts owned by Marywood Library. Please use the above form to request a digital copy of a print book chapter or journal article from our physical collection.
To request full-text journal articles not owned by Marywood, please use the Journal Article Request Form.
Please be sure to provide all required citation information on the form to help us process your request quickly.
Worldcat.org | Searching for records of books and more in libraries around the world.
Learning Commons Services by Floor
It is far more than a repository for information. Since it's completion in 2015, the facility instantly became a place where people collaborate and create knowledge, using the latest technology and the energy that is borne of intellectual exchange and inspirational spaces.
The Library is offering "Research Workshops on Demand." These workshops are available to all faculty, staff and current students. Individuals interested in attending a library workshop may submit a request form for a workshop at a day/time that is suitable to their personal schedule. You may also choose your topic of interests. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Send questions and suggestions to hongm@marywood.edu.
Dig into Discovery!
Have you tried Discovery, the library's powerful search tool? It's a great place to start a project and to search across all types of resources, but with so many functions and options it can be overwhelming. This workshop is for anyone who wants learn how use Discovery successfully.
We'll also address what is (and isn't) included in Discovery, what's different about it from our other databases, as well as off-campus access and other questions you may have.
Google Scholar for Academic Research
This workshop provides an overview of Google Scholar options that can be useful in academic research. It also discusses tips to maximize Google Scholar searches.
Literature Review in Social Work
This workshop will take you through many of the resources available for Social Work at the Marywood Library. Participants will examine literature reviews for the various areas of social work including child welfare, gerontology, health and health care, marriage and the family, and social policy.
Business Research - beyond Google
Reliable and relevant business information can be tricky to find. The Library offers unique resources that will help with your business planning and research. Let us explore the best business information available.
Education Research: Learning the Basics
Join us for a workshop to increase your awareness and effective use of education resources. We’ll discuss how to effectively use education databases such as ERIC, a useful database for finding educational information from lots of different sources (journals, magazines, books, conferences, and governmental agencies).
How to Do a Literature Review in Nursing and Allied Health Professions
Participants will look at finding research articles in nursing as well as examining literature reviews for nursing and allied health professions. Several databases will be demonstrated for this workshop.
Research Survival: Finding Scholarly Articles
Whether you are just starting to look for peer-reviewed articles a topic, or you are seeking more sources for your term paper, this workshop will cover finding and accessing articles from the Library databases and other Web resources for academic research. Learn tips and tricks for using various tools to research more efficiently and effectively.
How to Find Information on Tests and Measurements
This session will introduce participants to resources which can be used to locate tests and measurements for research. It will provide learners with techniques to become more effective at searching for this type of information.
Open Access Image Resources for Art & Art History Workshop
Finding images online and using them properly can be difficult. This workshop will explore different types of open access image collections which are available for public use, explain different types of licensing, and show you how to correctly attribute any images you may use.
Introduction to Nutrition Research Resources
Join us for a workshop to increase your awareness and effective use of nutrition information resources to make your research easier and more efficient. We’ll discuss the steps of accessing peer reviewed nutrition and dietetics resources using Marywood's library databases and Open Access sources.
Company Research with Mergent Online
This is one of the "Business Information Research Workshop Series" we offer this semester. Mergent online provides U.S. and international company data, including business description, history, property, subsidiaries, officers and directors, long-term debt and capital stock.
Company Research with Mergent Intellect
This is the first workshop of the "Business Information Research Workshop Series" we offer this semester. Mergent Intellect offers a unique opportunity to access private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, ... and the ability to access industry profiles and much more.
Mergent Online Database for Investment Information
Interested in investing in or obtaining financial information about US or inter,national companies, please join us for a 40- minute session on Mergent Online, which is one of the most complete historical financial databases offering detailed insight into company and industry research, both historical and current.
Survival and Thrival Tips for International Students
Critical to academic success is your ability to do library research to produce papers for classes or complete your thesis or dissertation. This workshop is meant to provide some research tips and resources for international students (or other students). The session will be informal, so feel free to come with specific questions or concerns you might have from your own research experiences. We will also be able to try some example searches.
Use this Request Form. NOTE: A satellite student should enter the name of your satellite campus at the end of your complete name.
Use the Journal Article Request form. NOTE: A satellite student should enter the name of your satellite campus at the end of your complete name.
Contact the ILL Office if you have any questions by phone at (570) 348-6205 or email ill@marywood.edu.
Expand Your Research with Open Web Resources
These are resources you can use to potentially expand your access to materials online, outside of Marywood Library.
Use the Online Databases provided here to search for articles on your topic. To access the online databases remotely requires an off-campus login, which is your original Marywood portal login name and password.
Use the Ask a Librarian page to email your questions or chat with us.
Text your questions to (570) 359-4479.
You can also reach us by phone at 570-961-4714 or by email at libraryhelp@marywood.edu.
Research Guides By Topic
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Data & Statistics:Criminal Justice
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Resources
Electronic Resources for Social Work
ENG 378: Plath, Sexton & Company | MultiGenre Research Guide
English 180: Intro to World Literature
English 399: Contemporary American Poetry
English 450: Writing for the Social Sciences
First Year Students: Library Guide
Guide for International Students
Guide to the Learning Commons Building
HESA Library Guide (for African Sisters)
Library & Research Help Online
Mapping the Information Literacy Framework to Instruction
The Chronicle of Higher Education is a premier news source dedicated to covering the nation's colleges and universities. The Chronicle updates its online presence, Chronicle.com, throughout the day and appears 12-times per year in print.
Marywood students, faculty, and staff have complimentary full-text access to, Chronicle.com, which includes The Chronicle of Higher Education’s content, daily news, and data. Access to Chronicle.com is available on campus, at the office, or from home. On Chronicle.com, you can search for articles and essays dating back to 1989, and have access to special issues, such as The Almanac of Higher Education, and The Trends Report. You also have the option of receiving daily and weekly newsletters for the latest news stories and commentary on higher ed.
The Marywood librarians are committed to expanding library support of faculty and student research. Research services include: