Research

Search


  • Searches the Library Catalog and many of our best databases all at once.

  • Search for books, DVDs, and other items here at Waidner-Spahr Library.

  • Search or browse a list of all available databases, or browse by subject or database type. Includes a list of trials and newly acquired databases.

  • Search for specific journals or newspapers by title.
  • Film Search
    Search for films available at Dickinson, or browse lists of films by language, academic discipline, or genre.

Citing Sources


  • Create properly formatted bibliographies, work cited lists, footnotes, etc.

Research Help


  • Guides to the best resources available for your research topic.

  • Tutorials and other guides to using the library and information sources.

  • Librarians are trained professionals who can help you find and choose sources, cite sources properly, develop a research question, and more.

Academic Integrity, Copyright & Publishing

Students studying in the library.

Library Tutorials


Search Library FAQs

Find answers to common questions about the library (e.g. How can I tell if a source is a primary source?).

If you do not find an answer to your question, please ask at the Circulation Desk (circ@dickinson.edu, 717-245-1397) or .