Guide to Native Studies Resources

These research databases include Native Studies related research:

• JSTOR
• Sociological Abstracts
• Academic Search Premier
• ERIC
• America: History and Life
• Project Muse
• AnthroSource
• US Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1980
• Indian Question (CD-Rom)
  

See an article you want in one of these databases?

1. Look for "Full Text" in PDF, HTML, Linked or  
2. Fill out an Interlibrary Loan article request form. Free, takes about 1 week.
3. Any time you need help, ask a librarian.

Depending on your topic, other databases may be helpful. Select a database by subject area.

Search strategies to get better results when searching a database:

1. Identify key concepts and synonyms
2. Use "quotes" around phrases
3. Use AND between different concepts
4. Use OR between similar concepts
5. Use an asterisk* to find word variations

Bonus: Use NOT to exclude concepts

Take this quick tutorial on searching and see a sample search strategy