FTS: Time: Welcome

Use this guide to start exploring resources for your FTS. This guide is just a starting point - don't hesitate to reach out to a librarian at any step along the way!

Source: Scientific American poster, 1905, Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2015645750

Research can be creative, fun, and at times, frustrating. Luckily, librarians are available to help you along the way! Here are a some useful links for research help:

• 24/7 Chat: When Gustavus librarians are not available, librarians from other institutions will be available to help you 24/7.
• Research Help Appointments: Schedule a one-on-one consultation with a Gustavus librarian; both in person and virtual appointments are available. You can also email your questions to Anna (ahulsebe@gustavus.edu) or schedule a consultation with Anna.
• Research Next Steps Program:  Fill out this form at any point in your research; a librarian will respond with suggestions and tips within two business days.
• "Doing Research" Guide - Conducting college-level research requires a wide range of skills and competencies. This guide will help you complete research projects for any course, whether you're using library resources or not.

For many of your college level research assignments, you'll use resources such as scholarly articles and books. But what about web resources? Some questions are easier to answer through the web than others. If your question has to do with current events, law, popular culture, organizations, or public affairs, the web offers a lot; if you're looking for scientific research or scholarly articles, you aren't as likely to find what you want. Remember to use a critical eye when evaluating resources you find on the open web.

Whether your project requires you to use "traditional" library resources or resources from social media and the open web, librarians are here to help you with your research!