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Core academic skills for students

Students! Not sure where to start? Looking to get a handle on some core skills that will help you with research? Look no further!

Visit our Core skills for resources on how to research like a pro!

Browse Library Tutorials!

Library tutorials

View the library's video tutorials!

They can be downloaded to your iPod or portable player, or viewed on a computer.They cover many topics related to research and are generally 2 to 3 minutes long.

Google Searching

These links will authenticate off-campus access to Dalhousie subscribed resources:

Google
You can search site:acm.org OR site:ieee.org
Google Scholar
You can specify author AND publication

Can't find what you're looking for?

DOCUMENT DELIVERY SERVICE

If the book or article that you need is not available through the Novanet libraries, you may wish to order the item through the Dalhousie Document Delivery service. This service is free of charge to Dalhousie students and faculty who hold a valid Dal ID card, and as long as you request delivery to a Dalhousie library.

Document Delivery tutorial (5 min.)

Need some instructions in a hurry?

Below are some quick links to instructions for some of our most frequently asked questions.

E‑Resource Access Help Form
Please complete this form to help us solve the problem you’re having with a Dalhousie online resource. The fields marked with * are required. We will respond to you once we have reviewed your information.
Council of Atlantic Academic Libraries Borrower's card
Doing an internship elsewhere in Canada? Before you go, get an CAAL card, giving you borrowing privileges at many of Canada's university libraries. Find out more here!
Book a group study room
Use this form to book study space for you and your colleagues to work on group projects.
How do I get off-campus access?
Complete instructions for accessing our online resources remotely.
Libraries Nova Scotia Borrow Anywhere, Return Anywhere Program
We're all connected. Now you can borrow materials from any library in NS and return them at the library closest to you. Convenient!
Need a laptop? Borrow one from us!
Instructions for borrowing laptops from the Kellogg Library.
Register your library card online
Before borrowing items from the libraries, either in person or through our interlibrary loan service, it's necessary to register your card. Follow this link to activate your card online.
We don't have what you want? Get it from another library - free!
If the Dalhousie Libraries don't have a book, journal or other item you need, we can get it for you from another library - and it won't cost you a thing!

Help with writing & citing

Below are some quick links to instructions for some of our most frequently asked questions.

Dalhousie's Writing Centre
For help and advice with your papers, contact Dal's Writing Centre or drop in to the Kellogg Library during their office hours. Check website for details.
Citation Management Guide
Dalhousie Libraries' guide to using citation management software such as Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote and more.
Style Guides
Need to know how to properly cite an article in your paper? This page links to guides on a variety of citation styles.
Medical Writing: A Guide for Clinicians, Educators, and Researchers
Available online
Mastering Scientific and Medical Writing: A Self-Help Guide
Available online