Research and Instruction

To speak with a Librarian, use Ask Us 24/7 chat, schedule a virtual consultation, or submit a ticket. Our FAQ page provides answers to common reference questions.

The library offers access to online self-guided information literacy tutorials through Percipio and ProQuest Research Companion and offers virtual workshops.

For tips in getting started with discipline-specific research, view Rensselaer's Library Guides.

Use our Discovery Platform to search multiple places at once, including:

• The Rensselaer Libraries' Catalog
• The Libraries' Databases, which contain a vast collection of articles and other materials, including many available in full text.
• Rensselaer Digital Assets

Use the Rensselaer Libraries' Catalog to search for materials we own, subscribe to, or have on order, including:

• Books (print books and e-books)
• Journal titles
• Rensselaer technical reports
• Musical scores
• DVDs, videos, CDs, vinyl records, and software
• Rensselaer theses and dissertations from 1855 to the present
• Links to electronic journals, e-books, government documents, and reference materials

A-Z Database List

Rensselaer faculty, staff, and students have access to many online databases where they can find both discipline-specific and multi-discipline research materials.

Open access (OA) refers to freely accessible, digital, online information. It is a movement toward increased democratization of information, knowledge, and innovation.

The libraries' Open Access library guide includes:

• Open Access basics
• Finding OA content
• OA publishing, in general, and at RPI
• Open repositories

Make an online appointment with the Center for Global Communication+Design for assistance:

• Working on a data visualization or other visual design project
• Starting your essay assignment
• Redesigning your resume before the Career Fair
• Designing slides for your class presentation
• Making sure the paper you wrote makes sense