The librarian for your college can suggest disciplinary databases, give you search tips, help you access hard-to-find sources, and more.

Have a quick question? Can't get full-text access? Use our chat or email services to get help fast.

Subject databases to help you dig deeper into the literature. Most databases require a subscription - which the library pays on your behalf!

Find theses or dissertations written by previous OSU graduate students. A great way to see a range of options of what a thesis can look like.

Learn how to deposit your own thesis or dissertation in OSU's institutional repository - ScholarsArchive.

Find a grad student writing group or get assistance with your writing. The Grad Writing Center is conveniently located on the 6th floor of the Valley Library.

Attend a free workshop to help you get started with your literature review, learn how to use citation management software tools, or how to manage your data responsibly.

Can't attend a synchronous workshop? Watch a tutorial or read a guide on many of our most popular research topics.

We don't subscribe to every journal or own every book - but we can get most items for you at no cost to you! Sign up for interlibrary loan and extend your research reach.

Borrow books from other academic libraries throughout the Pacific Northwest.

A free and open source citation management tool. Highly recommended with a fairly low learning curve - and synchronous workshops are available at the library.

A robust citation management tool available for free while you are an OSU student. Online support is available through EndNote.

Up-to-date list of Valley Library hours.

On the 6th floor of the Valley Library you can study and relax in the reading room, or reserve a connected classroom, small group room, or research room.

Audio, video, and photography studios available to record high-quality projects.

Check out study rooms for up to 4 hours at a time.

This classroom can be used by graduate students for thesis presentations, practice presentations, and group study when the room is not otherwise in use.

Learn how long you can borrow various types of items (e.g., books for up to 6 months) and what kinds of items you can borrow (laptops, games, blue lights and more!).

See what you have checked out from the library and make renewals.

Learn where you can make copies or scans in the library. High quality scanners are located on most library floors.

Are you a GTA? Place items on course reserves to give your students more access options.

Consider using online modules from the libraries' How-To Guide in your class, or invite a librarian to introduce relevant information literacy concepts.

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