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Irish Studies Research Guide

Welcome! This guide will help you get started in your research for Irish Studies classes.

What is this page for?

As you’re beginning your research, you will want to think about what type of sources your assignment requires, or what types of sources best fit your research needs. Sources come from a variety of places, and this page is meant to help you get started in your searching. Be sure to Ask a Librarian if you need more help getting started!

Background and Reference Sources

Multidisciplinary Databases

Multidisciplinary databases provide access to a wide range of subjects in one interface, meaning you can search for information on a topic from the perspectives of several disciplines. This type of database is great for the beginning stages of your research or for understanding social and cultural context on your topic.

Reference and Web Sources

Reference sources provide broad overviews of topics, and are a great place to start your search for information. These types of sources include encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, handbooks, books, and websites that broadly explore a subject. 

Specialized Databases

As you narrow down your research topic, specialized databases can offer more in-depth explorations of your area of interest. 

Physical Books in the Library

Here are just a few of the many books we have in the library, check out the OneSearch on the Library’s homepage to start searching!