Research
Research at Howard University Libraries
The role of reference services is to aid the researcher in locating resources, services or other data, whether it be in print or in electronic format in order to solve a problem or to satisfy an information need.
Reference librarians are at the heart of research. They are trained to locate material whether it be local, at the on-campus libraries, at research centers regionally, or, if need be, international. We meet users at their points of need by facilitating the process of identifying and retrieving information for their research benefit, for study, or personal use. We provide this service through different media, some of which will follow.
BisonSearch
Search Library Catalog
Databases
Course Reserves
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Newspapers
Subject Guides
Curated by Howard's subject librarians, each guide highlights key databases, journals, books, and research tools tailored to your discipline.
Browse Our Subject GuidesLibrarians
Your librarian is here to support your academic journey. From finding scholarly sources and navigating databases to developing research strategies and citing sources correctly, librarians provide personalized assistance tailored to your needs. Whether you're working on a class assignment, research project, thesis, or dissertation, your librarian can help you confidently move from question to discovery.
Meet Your Librarians
Request Research Instruction
Each year, hundreds of students and faculty participate in hands-on library instruction sessions designed to enhance their research skills and familiarity with library resources. These sessions, available by appointment, are tailored to meet the specific needs of courses, departments, or individual research projects.
Library Instruction Request Form
Open Educational Resources
Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely accessible teaching, learning, and research materials that can be used, adapted, and shared with no or minimal restrictions. These resources include textbooks, lesson plans, multimedia content, and entire courses created and licensed to support equitable access to education.
Explore Our Open Educational Resource Guide
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