Orientation to Design Research: Advanced Resources

This advanced orientation is intended to get graduate students started on library research. It covers databases and resources design graduate students may find useful. You should have either done the basic orientation first or be familiar with the databases discussed in it.

The NC State University Libraries has many more resources and services available than are listed here. If you have any questions or problems, or need more help with your research, please don’t hesitate to contact Karen DeWitt, the Design Library staff, or the Ask Us service.

About Scholarly Resources

Before you start research, learn about peer review and literature reviews from these resources.

Peer Review Video
What is a Literature Review?
Literature Review Video

General Databases

WorldCat

How to use the WorldCat database (video)
Access database

Web of Science

How to use the Web of Science database (video)
Access database

Dissertations & Theses

How to use the Dissertations and Theses database (video)
Access database

Ulrich's Serials Directory/Ulrichsweb

How to use the Ulrichsweb database (video)
Access database

Additional Design Subject Databases

BuildingGreen

How to use the BuildingGreen database (video)
Access database

Sanborn Maps

How to use the Sanborn Maps database (video)
Access database

ULI Case Studies

How to use the ULI Case Studes database (video)
Access the database

Citation Management

The Libraries has resources for various citation management systems.

Additional Library Resources

Patents and Trademarks
GIS
Data and Visualization

Design Library Guide

The Design Library Guide is a quick guide to resources Design students may need.

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