Reference Resources & Research Services

Reference materials, which are non-circulating, include encyclopedias and dictionaries, handbooks, bibliographies, indexing and abstracting sources, news resources, biographical dictionaries, directories, demographic and statistical resources, atlases, and more.

HPU's librarians understand the appeal of acquiring reference information online, however students should remember that a large amount of quality reference resources is available in print format in the library. By visiting the reference service desk, librarians can help students locate the information they need regardless of what format (print or electronic) it is in.

Reference Librarians Provide...

• Information about the HPU Libraries and its services
• Answer general information questions
• Assist students in locating resources for class assignments and research projects
• Guidance in using online and print resources
• Suggestions for research topics and in-depth reference assistance

Research Tools & Tutorials

HPU's reference librarians have put together a selection of online tutorials and information tools that can help students with their writing and research process.

Could you use help in generating a topic idea?
Need help with APA or MLA citation format?
Are you having a difficult time using a particular online database?
What is plagiarism and how can it be avoided?
Can you properly evaluate your information sources or Internet web sites? 

More Reference Resources:

Use the navigation links to the left of the screen for additional library services.

Updated May 26, 2009