Getting started

Video providing an overview of scholarly writing and peer review.

Overview of navigating a search within Virgo--a good guide for those new to UVA Library.

Video overview highlighting the differences between an academic library and other types of libraries such as public and high school.  

Printable reference for common Boolean operators and search modifiers.  

Flowchart for determining appropriate type of source.

Maps, walking directions, and more. 

Fillable form to help focus a research question and guide keyword development. The objective is the generation of searchable keywords that may be used to gather resources. Use online version or download PDF. 

Introduction to the idea of 'scholarship as strategic exploration.'

Estimated completion time: 10-15 minutes

Introduction to the concept of 'scholarship as a conversation.'

Estimated completion time: 10-15 minutes

Introduction to the idea that 'research is a process.'

Estimated completion time: 10-15 minutes

Introduction to the concept of 'information has value' and the ways in which we properly use other people's work and protect our own.

Estimated completion time: 10-15 minutes

Introduction to the concept of 'information creation as a process' and how to use other people's work correctly.

Estimated completion time: 10-15 minutes

An overview of how authority in research is constructed and contextualized.

Estimated completion time: 10-15 minutes

Learn about the vast array of resources available to you through our databases.

Learn about what the subject guides are as well as where you can locate them on the Library webpage.