Helpful Resources for Students

Need help finding an article for a research paper? Having trouble finding the reading for your assignment? Is the book you need unavailable at the Library? We can help!

Course Reserves

Course Reserves allows instructors to make readings and course materials (such as journal articles, book chapters, e-books, notes, sample exams, homework solutions, etc.) available to students either in hard copy form.

• Course Reserves: Multimedia (film, video), instructor copies of some textbooks, and other hard copy materials may be available for restricted use in the library. These materials can be checked out with your student ID card at the Circulation Desk in the Library. You can search for Course Reserves Links to an external site. from the library website using OneSearch.

Research Guides

Knowing where to start searching for information can be intimidating. Luckily, your Librarians have created research guides Links to an external site., organized collections of resources, such as article databases, journals, websites, and citation help, related to a specific class, subject, or topic.

Librarians

Did you know you have a librarian for your major? Your subject librarian can help you formulate research topics, develop a search strategy, cite sources, and use library databases and research tools. Make an appointment, call, e-mail, or check out our research guides Links to an external site..

Need Additional Help?

If you need additional help, librarians at Miramar College Library can help you with:

• Finding the best sources
• Searching tips and tricks
• Navigating databases
• Citing sources
• And much more!

We’re available to help via chat & email. or you can schedule an appointment with a librarian. (in-person or Zoom). Walk-ins are also welcome in L-200 at the Circulation Desk or Reference Desk on the 2nd floor.