RUSearch
- Research Help Guide
This Research Help Guide is a step by step guide to developing, organizing, researching and writing your essay. Use this module to learn how to write a university level essay from start to finish.
Searching For Articles & Books
- SearchEverything This link opens in a new windowSearch across all types of research materials that Toronto Metropolitan has access to in one place. A great first search engine to get started on your topic. You also have the option to "Include results from outside your library's collection".
The “Search Everything” box is also located on the library’s homepage. It will let you access the majority of the Library’s resources (online and print) with a single search. Search Everything searches across all the records in the Library’s catalogue, plus millions of full-text articles.
In addition to providing an easy to use search interface, Search Everything allows you to:
- Limit your search results to Scholarly or Peer-Reviewed articles
- Refine your search results by Content Type, Subject Terms, Publication Date,
- Access full text for the majority of resources found
- Sort results by relevance or date
Below are a few videos that you should review to learn how to use Search Everything more effectively.
Using the Library
- Library Cards - StudentsOne Card is your library card to take out physical materials from the library.
- Accessing Course ReadingsElectronic course readings may be available via blackboard. Physical copies will be located behind the Circulation Desk in Reserves.
- Connecting off campusYou will be prompted to login with your torontomu id when you try to use library resources off campus.
- Interlibrary LoanWhen you cannot find the resources you need at Toronto Metropolitan University Library you may request items from other libraries for free with our interlibrary loan service.
- Printing & Scanning7 cents/page B&W
- Study Space in the LibraryThe Library has floors which are designated for silent study, quiet study, and some which allow for group discussion.
Getting Research Help
Book an Appointment
Get lengthier and more specialized research help with our book an appointment service.
Visit our Research Help Desk
Visit the Research Help Desk on the main floor of the Library for help.
Attend a Workshop
Workshops are scheduled throughout the term.
Online Guides and Videos
How-to guides and videos on writing, research and citation
Engineering Librarian
Student Learning Support
License
This guide has been created by the Toronto Metropolitan University Library and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution International 4.0 License unless otherwise marked.
