Your Librarian
Why use the library?
- The amount of resources (purchased and subscription sources that are not freely available on the web)
- The quality of resources (academic & credible)
- The organization of resources (easy to find)
- The findability of resources (especially with a librarian's help)
- The ease of citing resources (many citation tools)
Use These Library Tools for Research
Open & bookmark these important library links. You'll need them!
- Primo Library SearchThe main library search for articles, books, e-books, films, & reference entries online or to request.
- Regent University Library HomepageHas four key links to Primo search, Librarian help, Research Guides, & Databases.
- Ask A LibrarianSubmit a research question, use the 24/7 chat, or set up a research appointment with a librarian.
- A-Z Database ListThe library's hundreds of online databases in A-Z order. Click "Subjects" to narrow it down!
- Writing Tutoring & HelpCheck out these resources for help with writing, grammar, and citation.
- Google Scholar
Link this tool to our library's articles by going to the Google Scholar drop down menu, then Settings, then Library Links, then searching for Regent Library & clicking it. - LibKey Nomad
Great browser tool to get instant links to our sources when you see them cited on the web.
- Fulfillment Services (ILL) & Document DeliveryMake requests for books & articles that are not online. Click on the following links in Primo to make requests:
- "Request Regent's Copy" to have a book mailed to you at home or placed at the library front desk for you.
- "Request PDF of Chapter" to have just a chapter or part of a book scanned for you.
- "Get physical copy" to have us borrow a book for you & mail it (or pick it up at our library).
- "Still can't find what you need?" to create an ILL request from scratch (for a book, article, or DVD)
Workshops on Doing Research
How to Do Research Video
English 102 Research Guide
Please also see the research guide for English 102 with a wealth of recommended sources & databases: