University Libraries

Getting Started with Academic Research: Search Tools

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.

Choosing a Resource

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

Where to Look
A quick link to the chart above.

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.