Welcome to the Neil Hellman Library

When in doubt…

Are there times when you don’t know where to begin your research? When you have no idea which database to use? There are several reasons you may be in this situation:

• You are unfamiliar with the library’s databases
• Your topic may be covered by databases in several disciplines
• Your topic is quite obscure and may be hard to find

The Neil Hellman Library has a tool for these desperate occasions: 360 Search.  360 Search lets you search through all of our databases in a single search. While not providing some of the advanced search features of individual databases, 360 Search will let you discover WHERE the information you need can be found. And often, you will be led to a database that you would never have considered otherwise.

Access 360 Search via our Research by Subject page or directly here.

Need help with a research project?

These services are available to all students:

Reference Desk - A reference librarian is available at the Reference Desk during all open hours. Stop by, email, or call (518.454.5181) to get help. We can answer questions about the research process, specific questions about finding books, journals, and other materials, and help with citing sources.

One-on-one Help - The same help you find at the Reference Desk is available through a personalized research meeting. Reference librarians are available to schedule appointments for individualized research support. See our One-on-one Help page for contact information.

Writing Center (2nd floor of St. Joseph’s Hall) - The Writing Center provides tutoring, workshops, and individual help on all aspects of the writing process. The Center’s website offers several handouts and tutorials.