Helpful Research Sites
Purdue OWL MLA Formatting
A guide to MLA citation formats
Purdue OWL APA Formatting
A guide to APA citation formats
Academic Search Premier
EBSCO Database
Digital Public Library of America
A huge collection of online resources available in a single portal.
ResearchGate
A vast array of works that cover timely topics including culture, the environment, politics, health, science, and space. (especially for science research)
Google Scholar
Lets you easily find relevant scholarly literature, such as books, theses, abstracts, and articles, across many disciplines and sources. Find literature from academic publishers, professional societies, universities, court opinions, and other credible organizations.
BBC News Country Profiles
Easy to navigate, gives a clear outline of each country's background, leaders, and media.
Library of Congress
Collection resources include (but not limited to):
- African American History
- American History
- Art & Architecture
- Geography & Places
- Gov't, Law & Politics
- Literature & Poetry
- Local History & Folklife
- Performing Arts
- Religion & Philosophy
- Science & Technology
- Social & Business History
- Sports & Recreation
- War & Military
- Women's History
- World Cultures & History
National Geographic Society
Explore the latest in science and conservation across the planet.
Montana Natural Heritage Program
The Montana Field Guide features detailed information for all of Montana’s plants and animals. Last year alone, the Field Guide received 1.3 million page views by users wanting to learn more about the amazing and diverse species that inhabit our state. In addition to providing patrons with accurate scientific information, the Field Guide allows them to download guides for various plant and animal groups as PDF files for use in the field. A companion site, the Species Snapshot allows users to create custom field guides for species known to occur in particular areas of the state.