Research
Citing
Learn how to properly construct your works cited pages and bibliographies (includes links to APA, Chicago and MLA style guides).
Copyright and licensing
Get guidelines for copyright standards including Western Michigan University’s copyright policies and fair use terms.
Data services
Work with our data librarian to find and manage data for your research needs.
Digital humanities services
Collaborate with our digital projects librarian to create dynamic, interactive scholarship using DH technology.
Information Literacy Microcourse
Learn college-level research skills by completing the modules in this microcourse. All WMU students are auto enrolled in this course in Elearning. Faculty and instructors will need to self-register for the course.
Mapping and GIS services
Partner with our map specialist to figure out the best way to analyze and visualize your geospatial data.
Subject and course guides
Use guides created by experts at WMU Libraries to help you with your research project or coursework.
Systematic reviews and evidence synthesis
Consult with our subject librarians on systematic reviews and other types of evidence synthesis to combine results from multiple studies.
Web-based information sources
Learn about our recommendations for WMU researchers using web-based information sources to ensure integrity, transparency and applicability of your research at all levels.
Teaching
Course reserves
Place books, book excerpts, articles, videos and sound recordings on reserve in the library or electronically for class use.
Free-to-use course materials
Discover a variety of sources that offer materials that are free for students and instructors to use in WMU courses.
Information literacy and research instruction
Collaborate with our librarians to help your students to think critically, and effectively find, use and interpret information.
Learning Glass Studio
Record lectures and presentations while writing notes on a transparent lightboard and maintaining face-to-face contact with students.
Open educational resources (OER)
Learn how you can find, adapt and create OER and switch from traditional textbooks to high-quality, free open textbooks.
Streaming videos
Use our guide to learn about streaming videos available for instructional purposes. To browse for all videos including DVDs and videotapes, use our Library Search.
Publishing
Journal impact and citation analysis
Learn how to measure the impact of your work on disciplinary scholarship and find the top journals in your field.
Open access
Learn about open access and how University Libraries can help you publish your research so anyone in the world can access, use and cite it.
Transformative agreements
Find out how we provide financial support for Western researchers who publish in open access journals.
Collaborating with the Libraries
Class and group visits
Bring students or groups to our libraries for a hands-on experience with our subject experts, unique collections and innovative technologies.
Library engagement
Partner with us to develop programming that connects students to library resources, services and spaces.