Engineering : Get Research Support

Starting Your Search

If you're new to research or just need a refresher, these tutorials are a good place to start. Have more questions? Reach out to a librarian or schedule a consultation and one of our physical science librarians will be happy to help!

Literature Reviews in the Sciences
This micro-course explores the skills and tools necessary to research and write a literature review in the sciences, including planning, organization, disciplinary-based source exploration, drafting, and revision.
Search Strategies for STEM Research
This tutorial will show you how to use disciplinary databases to both develop a research topic and refine your search strategies to find the information you need.
Library Research Tutorials
Brief tutorials on a variety of research-related topics, including how to use Interlibrary Loan and how to evaluate and cite sources. Not sure how to do or find something? Start here!

Getting Materials

Most library materials can be accessed online by starting at the library website and using your Net ID and password to log in. Below are some useful tools and tips for accessing materials.

Remote Access Bookmarklet
If you'd rather not start every search with the library website, installing this bookmarklet will let you bypass the website and still access library-licensed materials.
Interlibrary Loan
Need something we don't own? Instructions on this page will help you use Interlibrary Loan (ILL) to request items from other institutions.
Remote Delivery
Graduate students, staff, and faculty whose work/research location is at least 0.25 miles (400 meters) from a campus library may request delivery of hard copy materials via USPS at no charge. Eligible locations include Engineering Centers Building and Mechanical Engineering.

Request a Purchase

If you need an item that is not part of the UW-Madison Libraries collections or available through one of our databases, you may request that we consider purchasing it.

Request a Purchase
Use this form to request most purchases. Requires a wisc.edu email address.
Request a Standard
If you need a technical standard, use this form to request it.

Beyond the Basics

From planning your project to publishing your results to documenting and understanding the impact of your publications, the Libraries can help!

Research Help
Want to learn more about how we can help with your research goals? Explore research support available from the Science & Engineering Libraries.

Want Help? Just Ask!

Physical Science & Engineering Team | Science & Engineering Libraries

Email: pset@library.wisc.edu
Schedule a Consultation

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