Research Tools

Use the library catalog to locate books, eBooks, videos, and streaming videos held by the Library.

Library Databases(Opens in new window)

Library databases are collections of articles on a variety of topics. Use the databases to locate newspaper, magazine, and scholarly journal articles. Some databases contain music, images, eBooks, and other content.

Journal Search(Opens in new window)

If you know the name of a specific journal or magazine, use Journal Search to see if the Library has a print or online subscription. If you are looking for articles on a specific topic, use the library databases.

Research 101(Opens in new window)

If you are new to research, our Research 101 guide will walk you through how to locate books, eBooks, and articles, and provide resources for writing and citations.

How-To Guides(Opens in new window)

Access library research tutorials and presentations to help you improve your research skills. Also contains in-depth citation resources for APA, MLA, and Chicago.

Subject Guides(Opens in new window)

Starting research in a particular subject? Our subject guides will provide recommended resources and search tips in that area.

Tutorials(Opens in new window)

Learn how to use our library resources through our video tutorials, which cover many of our research tools.

Expanding Your Research(Opens in new window)

If you need to expand your research beyond the L.W. Tyree Library, there are other services available to you, including UBorrow through the Statewide Catalog(Opens in new window) and Interlibrary Loan(Opens in new window).

You can also visit the University of Florida libraries(Opens in new window) and check out 10 items from their collections with your SFID card. Please complete the Access to Library Services Application(Opens in new window) two business days prior to visiting the UF Libraries.