First-year students are paired up with a librarian who can help with research.
Find your Personal Librarianby your last name or work with any librarian!
Follow the MOHL (Hatfield Library) on social media for news, schedule changes, suggested books, fun stuff, and other important information.
Get theLibrary Mobile App to access your library account and access the library catalog to search for books, articles, and more.
The “Library of Things” is a collection of items and materials for extracurricular and leisure activities. It includes tools, outdoor items, electronics, craft supplies, and more.
Library Hours Reference Hours
Mon-Thu 8 am - Midnight Mon-Wed 10 am - 5 pm & 6 pm - 9 pm
Fri 8 am - 6 pm Thu 10 am - 5 pm
Sat 10 am - 6 pm Fri 1 pm - 4 pm
Sun 10 am - Midnight Sat-Sun (Closed)
The library is open to the general public Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm and Sat 10 am - 6 pm.
1. Explore Your Topic
Before you settle on a topic, it's a good idea to do some background research first. The library is a great source for background information!
2. Refine Your Topic
Now that you've done some background research, it's time to narrow your topic. Remember: the shorter your final paper, the narrower your topic needs to be.
3. Search For Sources
After you've refined your topic, it's time to start searching for sources. Do you need books, articles, or something else?
4. Evaluate Your Sources
It's always a good idea to evaluate sources before using them in your assignment. Do you need to have scholarly sources or the most recent research?
Pull everything together to share your argument and your evidence. Tie ideas from your sources together with your own thoughts and analysis to make a compelling case.