Getting Started
Completing the tutorial Sift & Winnow is recommended before undertaking university-level research assignments.
For specific topics, consult a research guide or library tutorial.
Find information on spaces, staff, and services.
A large research library system can be challenging to navigate. For those new to academic research, here is a curated collection of resources to help you succeed.
Completing the tutorial Sift & Winnow is recommended before undertaking university-level research assignments.
For specific topics, consult a research guide or library tutorial.
Use the library Catalog to find books, e-books, maps, streaming video, archival collections, and other holdings.
Libraries also license digital access to thousands of newspapers, academic journals, and other copyrighted publications.
Many historical documents are available through online collections.
The UW-Madison Libraries support undergraduate research through services and collections, but also with dedicated library spaces.
To ensure undergraduate success, the Libraries host several academic support services in our spaces.