Books
Your Clipper Card is your library card! Use it to check out books, request items from other libraries, photocopy and print!
Visit the Library Catalog
Databases/Electronic Resources
On campus you will have instant access to the library's databases and other electronic resources. When accessing these materials from off-campus you will be asked to log-in using your Navigator/wireless network username and password.
Visit the library's Database Page
APA 7th Edition HELP:
Purdue University OWL's APA Formatting and Style Guide
For more in-depth help you can contact the SSU Mary G. Walsh Writing Center
For help with how to cite an image, video or song:
Directions for citing the following found here (scroll to bottom of page)
Blog | YouTube Video | Podcast (Audio or Video)
Directions for citing the following found here
Motion Picture | Television Broadcast (Series or Single Episode) | Music recording
Need more info?:
For more info on citing a music recording
For more info Image Citation Guide from UBC Library
For help finding an image that is okay for adaptation and/or reuse visit SSU Library's Copyright Guide
Try a Google Image Search. Near the Search box, click on "Tools" then the "Usage Rights" drop down - select "Creative Commons licenses" for results with the least restrictive copyright. Note you still need to cite.
What you need... | Resource to go to... |
Basic facts, names, dates, definitions, topic overview |
Reference resources like encyclopedias; reliable websites |
Current information, written for the general public | Newspapers; Magazines |
In depth info on a topic | Books |
Original materials created at same time as event | Primary sources (diaries; speech; interviews; news footage, etc.) |
Detailed analysis of a topic/question/problem written for professionals in a particular field | Scholarly journal articles |
Phone Numbers:
Archives: 978-542-6781
Circulation & Reserves: 978-542-6368
Interlibrary Loan: 978-542-6501 Fax: 978-542-6596
Library Help Desk: 978-542-6766
Book Return Locations:
Library Help Desk
North Campus, book drop outside library's quad entrance & College Drive entrance
Central Campus, book drop outside Bertolon lot entrance
South Campus, book drop outside Harrington Building