Research Guides: English: Literature Research: Graduate Student Resources

Graduate Student Resources

Great resources for Graduate Students

Article Look up by Citation
Use this tool to search our databases for full text. If we don't have it you can easily request it through Interlibrary Loan.
WorldCat
Use WorldCat to search for items available in libraries Worldwide. We can get many of the items for you through Interlibrary Loan.
Researching & Writing a Paper
Everything you need to know about the research process, including IRB information and how to write a literature review.

Before Giving Up

If you're frustrated and thinking about giving up your search for a book, search the following places:

Google Books - you might find a preview of the book or more information.
Amazon.com - you might find a few pages that will help you decide if the book is worth locating.
WorldCat.org - find out which library has it.

If you know the book exists in another area/SUNY library, you can make the decision to go there (with the RRLC Access Card or your Brockport ID) or request the item through Interlibrary Loan.

Last Updated: Jan 29, 2025 1:37 PM
URL: https://library.brockport.edu/english

Using Other Libraries

Unfortunately, the Brockport collection may not have everything you need for graduate studies at Brockport. Here are a few other sources:

RRLC Access Pass
The RRLC Access Pass allows you to use participating libraries in the Rochester region on site as a guest. For program requirements and requests, contact Pam O'Sullivan (posulliv@brockport.edu). Requires registration in person (Monday - Friday only).

Tracking Down a Citation

When you'd like to track down a citation, complete the following steps:

Identify the Citation -- is it a book, book chapter or article?
If the item is a book, search WorldCat
If the item is an article, use Article Look up by Citation