INTL ST 101: Introduction to International Studies (Spring 2021) : Welcome

Welcome to the library course guide for INTL ST 101: Introduction to International Studies!  

This guide is intended to help you with your research for your Research Report assignment.

It includes information about how to:

• find articles 
• find books
• evaluate sources
• access writing & citing resources
• get help with your research

For complete, up-to-date information on library services, resources, and spaces during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, please refer to the Library Covid-19 Dashboard. 

Essential information: 

• The UW-Madison Libraries website library.wisc.edu will be the starting point for most of your literature searches, as well as providing access to our locations, services, and more. 
• The library catalog search is where you can find books, music, and more.
• The library database search and article search will allow you to access articles, eBooks, and more.
• Your WisCard is your library card (for physical materials).
• Online materials are accessed using your NetID.