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Research Essentials for the Social Sciences

Essential skills, resources and tools for research in social science disciplines.

Welcome!

This guide intends to support fundamental research activities and offer a central repository for essential services and tools. See our Course + Subject Research Guides for specialized guidance and resources.This guide does not cover every activity or method, but I'm here to help! Please email or schedule an appointment for more support. 

                            

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Find & Access: Catalogs, Databases & More

Best Practices for Access

  • Use journal and database links provided by the Library; most of our links include a Vassar specific parameter.
  • Off-campus? Connect through the proxy when off-campus, even when searching Google Scholar.
  • Hit a paywall? Double check in Google Scholar & Vassar Library Search
  • Still no access? Request via InterLibrary Loan, a free service to obtain books, articles, etc. from other libraries; we use the ILLiad platform.
  • Having problems or concerns? Ask a Librarian for help.