Welcome to the Belk Library and Information Commons at Appalachian State University! This guide provides a brief overview of some of the library resources and services that are available to STEM students and faculty. Some of the highlighted resources include:
One way to quickly do any research at Belk Library is to do an App Search. Found on the library's main webpage, App Search is a federated, comprehensive way of quickly browsing resources available through Belk Library databases. This can be a firehose of information though, so getting your search strategy in place can save you a lot of time.
Sometimes, it is good to be aware of other resources in the Sciences. If you already have narrowed your topic, you might decide you want to go directly to a monograph or database. Luckily, Belk library has plenty of that!
And, speaking of having a strategy: here are some handy tips for staying organized.
Google Scholar is another reliable federated search tool.
Scopus is a powerful resource for researchers in STEM.
Scopus is an excellent tool for doing citation mining.
Belk Library has an amazing MakerSpace! Check it out!
Looking for a book that is shelved in the library? You will want to know Library of Congress. LC order can look super complicated, but you will find it's pretty straight forward once you get the hang of it!