Library Service Updates - NOVA Online
Library Service Updates - NOVA Online
- Library research guides for NOVA Online are no longer being maintained due to staff shortages.
- NOVA Online students and faculty are encouraged to use college-wide subject guides.
- For more information about online access, see Accessing Library Resources and Services Online.
How do I?
Use the tabs above or the links below to navigate the guide.
- Get started
- Get Search Tips
- Evaluate Websites
- Use Academic Search Complete
- Find Books & e-books
- Cite My Sources
- Get Help
Top starting points for college research
Here are two excellent starting points for research projects. If you're off-campus, you'll need to sign in using your myNOVA username & password.
- Issues & Controversies This link opens in a new windowA great starting point for many topics. Search here for background reports on controversial issues in the news. Each report contains a pro/con overview article, primary sources, infographics, news, and more.
- Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
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Search here for scholarly articles on just about any topic. Also includes magazine articles, and some newspaper articles. Tip: limit your search to scholarly articles using the filters in the results list.
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