Maxwell Library Librarians
The Research Librarians are located on the 1st Floor of the Maxwell Library. They are there to assist students and faculty navigate the library website to find resources which includes, books, articles, videos and other resources to help you with your research topics and papers.
Get in Touch
| Call: 508.531.1394 | |
| Text: 508.425.4096 | |
| Make a Research Consultation Appointment | |
| Stop by the Reference Desk (1st floor) for help |
Search the Library Catalog
Maxwell Library uses the Library of Congress Classification System. To locate your book in the General Collection look at the first letter of the call number. If it begins with the letter A-L, it will be on the second floor. If it starts with the letters M-Z, it will be on the third floor. Reference Books and periodicals are located on the first floor and may not be checked out.
Locating Items in Maxwell Library
- Reference materials and audio CDs can be found on the 1st floor of Maxwell Library.
- Books in the A-L call number ranges are located on the 2nd floor of Maxwell Library.
- Books in the M-Z call number ranges are located on the 3rd floor of Maxwell Library.
- DVDs are located on the first floor of the library near reference.
Learn More about Plagiarism
- OWL Purdue: Research and CitationThe Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue is a great resource for all students on assistance with citation, plagiarism and understanding how to write research papers.
- Plagiarism.orgThis website has many tutorials and resources to assist faculty and students on the concept of plagiarism and research.
Stop Plagiarism by ISBN: 9781555707163Publication Date: 2010-08-31
Student Cheating and Plagiarism in the Internet Era by ISBN: 156308841XPublication Date: 2000-06-15
Student Guide to Research in the Digital Age by ISBN: 1591580994Publication Date: 2005-12-30
Plagiarism Tutorials & Activities
- Integrating researchA great tutorial from the Ashford University Writing Center, explaining how you can introduce, cite and explain (ICE method) integrating research work of other author/s into your paper.
- Plagiarism Awareness: Don't Stumble Into It Accidentally TutorialThis excellent tutorial from Arizona State University will help you understand plagiarism, types of plagiarism and the concepts of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing.
- Paraphrasing ActivitiesThese activities will assist both faculty and students in understanding the importance of paraphrasing and preventing plagiarism.
- Paraphrasing Interactive ActivityTest your paraphrasing skills with this interactive activity created by Ashford University.
- Citing Your SourcesAnother excellent online tutorial from Arizona State University that will help you in understanding the importance of citing your sources to avoid plagiarism and the differences between APA and MLA styles of citation.
Academic Achievement Center
Academic Coaching and Research Services
Academic Coaching and Research Services are located on the ground floor of the Maxwell Library within Academic Achievement Center. Academic Coaches assist students:
- Goal-setting and Motivation
- Time/Task Management
- Active Learning Strategies (note-taking, test prep, reading comprehension)
- Communicating with Professors
- Research & Library Navigation Assistance
- Campus Resources and Referrals
To learn more about the services and how to make an appointment with an academic coach, click on this link, Academic Coaching and Research Services.
Second Language Services
The Second Language Services is also located on the ground floor of the Maxwell Library within the Academic Achievement Center. These are services for students who are English language learners, such as International students and Bilingual students. You are assigned a personal tutor to help you with:
- Writing and Grammar Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Informal Conversation
- Discussion Confidence
- Essays and Research Projects
To learn more about services, click on this link, Second Language Services.
Citation Resources
- Guide on Citing SourcesThis Maxguide assists students in understanding the different styles of citation and how to cite from different sources. If you are still confused, always consult your professor or a librarian.
Citation and Plagiarism Follow-Up Assessment
- Take a Plagiarism QuizThe Quiz will help us understand better what students know about plagiarism and how we can collaborate with faculty to provide more resources. Thanks!
Handouts for Faculty and Students to use
