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Getting Started with Academic Research

Welcome to the University Libraries at Virginia Tech! The libraries are a hub of research and learning for Virginia Tech, and we are here to help you! Explore the pages of this guide for guidance on beginning your academic research.

Discovery Search Basics

As you're beginning your research, you might hear about something called Discovery Search. Check out these videos to learn more about this helpful search tool. 

Basic Searching

Choosing a Resource

The library has a lot of resources - how do you choose? Check out the chart below for more information.