Here are our reference hours.
Waggoner Library has a strong collection of leadership resources. Our resources are available in various formats, including print books, eBooks, specialized databases that provide access to scholarly journals, and reference sources in both print and online formats. Explore the menu, and don't hesitate to ask for help whenever you need it. Further below, you will find Discovery Search tutorials to help you understand how to use this library research tool effectively.
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Research Consultation |
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Understand the library's primary search, Discovery! * Become familiar with the Important Journal Titles Learn about APA citation style through tutorials Find tips on using Google Scholar effectively Getting the most out of AI Research Tools No full text? Request materials with Interlibrary Loan Reserve a graduate study room Check out Waggoner Tutorials to become a super user! Get familiar with RefWorks, a citation manager that helps you organize your research. |
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Meet your program librarian - Dr. Prilla Speer, EdD, MLIS |
Discovery Search is how you'll l
ook for books, articles, videos, and more from the library website. Below are short videos to help you understand how to filter search results to books (print or eBook formats), journal articles, videos, and more options.
Discovery is a great place to begin your research! Use specialized databases for more in-depth study. Please view the links below to understand more about the practical application of our Discovery Search to meet your research needs.
Watch the video below to learn about the tools on the library homepage. Start by learning about resources and services linked on the library homepage by viewing the embedded video below - Navigating the Library Homepage.
Library: Navigating the Library HomepageLearn what resources and services you have available to you. View on YouTube: |
Discovery Search: AdvancedStart here to optimize research results in Discovery. View on YouTube: URL: https://youtu.be/7_kF2Ry9c08 Chapters: |
Library databases are one of the best tools for graduate and doctoral-level research. They give you access to peer-reviewed articles, academic journals, books, and other resources you won't find through a general web search.
To find the best database for your topic, explore the library's A-Z Database list—you can browse by subject, title, or type to connect with the most relevant sources for your research.
Why Graduate Students Use Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
When you're working on a dissertation or graduate project, you'll probably need book chapters or articles that aren't in our library. That's where Interlibrary Loan (ILL) comes in—it lets you access article reprints or chapter PDFs from libraries all over the country (and sometimes beyond) so you can get the exact sources you need.
What's Great About ILL?
ILL is easy—just submit a request online 24/7. If you're new to it, check out the library's ILL Guide for tips and instructions. Ready to request something now? Head straight to the ILL request form and make your request!
Have your TNU ID number ready. Don't know it? Just ask us in the library chat!
Have a quick question? Use our real-time Chat service. During most of our library hours, the chat window can be seen on research guides, inside Discovery Search, and in several library databases, e.g., EBSCO resources. Click here to begin a chat with a librarian, or use the chat box in this guide.
Questions submitted via e-mail will receive a response within one day.
Set a one-on-one meeting with a librarian at a time convenient for you! Attach files or documents that will help the librarian with your request. Click the link below to schedule an appointment.
Click here to make your appointment.
If a convenient time is unavailable, please get in touch with us, and we will try to accommodate your needs. The one-on-one appointments can be held over the phone or via video chat options using Teams or Zoom if preferred.
Could you benefit from a one-on-one meeting with a librarian? Whether you're looking for tips on searching specific databases, locating assessment instruments, or need a refresher on APA style, librarians can help!