Research Support

Do you need help with research? Not sure where to start or what the Libraries can help with?

We offer a variety of services to meet your needs, wherever you are in your research process.

Browse below for more information about how we can help you.

Find a subject specialist

Find and contact a librarian with expert knowledge in your assignment or field's subject.

Research consultations

Need in-depth help with research? Request a consultation with a subject librarian.

Research guides

We have guides tailored to classes and subject areas—see if we have one that can help you.

Instructional services

Enhance teaching and learning with our diverse and flexible instructional services.

Digital Humanities

Need help with a digital humanities project? Learn about services offered through dSHARP, GIS, and Text & Data Mining.

Managing citations

Keep track of the research materials you gather and simplify citing: use a citation management tool. Get recommendations and personal assistance.

Communication tutoring (GCC)

Get one-on-one help with written, oral, and visual presentations at the Global Communication Center.

Tools & Tech

Need a tool to help improve your research process? Check out these suggestions.

Google Scholar

Want to get more out of something you already use? Configure Google Scholar so you can access CMU licensed materials.

#OpenCMU

The #OpenCMU campaign aims to increase access to CMU work and the impact of CMU work.

Bloomberg Terminals

Bloomberg brings together real-time market data, news and research, analytics, and communication tools. We have a terminal at Hunt and one at Sorrells.

BrowZine

BrowZine is a new, easy way to read, download, and share current journal content. Use your iPad, Android tablet, or iPhone to read anywhere.