Discover Books and Articles
Once you have all of the background information you need and you have identified your keywords, it is time to start searching for resources. In the UMass Global Library, you will primarily see the following resource types:
- eBook: eBooks are books provided in digital format.
- Encyclopedia: Encyclopedias are reference sources that provide a summary of knowledge.
- Periodical: Periodicals are articles released in regular intervals, often focusing on a particular academic field.
- Academic Journal: Academic journals are often marked as Peer reviewed resources. They are high quality academic articles in specific disciplines.
- News: News sources are digitized stories from a variety of news outlets.
- Magazines: Magazine sources are digital copies of magazines, often on a variety of academic and non-academic topics.
A great place to start your search is Discover Books and Articles on the library homepage. The Discover search is effective because it searches multiple databases at the same time, providing you with more options. It is important to note; however, that the Discover search does not search every database UMass Global has to offer, so it is still important to explore all of your options.
To learn how to use Discover Books and Articles, follow these steps:
