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Graduate Students Guide

This guide is intended to help graduate students at MSVU make the most of the library.

Guides to Research

Good research is well-planned research. Here are some tips for helping you get started. 

  1. Explore the research guide in your subject area
  2. Citation, citation, citation! Take advantage of the MSVU Library citation and citation manager sections of this guide. 
  3. Talk to a librarian! Librarians are here to answer any questions you might have about research. The MSVU Librarians are listed below.

Research Databases & Journals

Please use the subject filter on the A-Z Research Databases & Websites listings to find research databases in your areas of interest.

If you are looking for a specific journal title please consult the MSVU Journals A-Z.

How to find books and articles

Searching for Books with Novanet

Searching for Articles with Library Databases

Connecting to MSVU full-text articles with Google Scholar

Librarians & Archivist

 

Kydra Mayhew:

  • Business Studies -- Business Administration, Information Technology, Public Relations, Tourism & Hospitality, Communication Studies
  • Modern Languages
  • Educational Studies -- Education, Child and Youth Study
  • Engagement Librarian

Kydra may be reached at 902-457-6212 or kydra.mayhew@msvu.ca

Stan Orlov

Stan Orlov:

ON SABBATICAL
(email kydra.mayhew@msvu.ca for assistance) 

  • Business Studies -- Business Administration, Information Technology, Public Relations, Tourism & Hospitality, Communication Studies
  • Modern Languages
  • Systems Librarian

Stan may be reached at 902-457-6212 or stan.orlov@msvu.ca

Book an appointment with Stan.

 

Librarian Meg Raven

Meg Raven:  

  • Sciences -- Applied Human Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, 
  • Collections Librarian

Meg may be reached at 902-457-6403 or meg.raven@msvu.ca

Book an appointment with Meg.

 
Alina Ruiz

Alina Ruiz

  • MSVU Archivist

Alina may be reached at alina.ruiz@msvu.ca

Book an appointment with Alina. 

 
Sandra Sawchuk, MSVU Librarian

Sandra Sawchuk:

  • Educational Studies -- Education, Child & Youth Study
  • Data Services
  • User Experience and Engagement Librarian

Sandra may be reached at 902-457-6526 or sandra.sawchuk@msvu.ca

Book an appointment with Sandra.

 
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Nicole Slipp:

  • Humanities -- English, Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies
  • Scholarly Publishing Librarian

Nicole may be reached at 902-457-6402 or nicole.slipp@msvu.ca

Book an appointment with Nicole.
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Lindsey MacCallum:
ON SABBATICAL
(email nicole.slipp@msvu.ca for assistance) 

  • Humanities -- English, Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies
  • Scholarly Publishing Librarian

Lindsey may be reached at 902-457-6402 or lindsey.maccallum@msvu.ca

Book an appointment with Lindsey.
Denyse Rodrigues
 

Denyse Rodrigues:

ON LEAVE
(email nicole.marcoux@msvu.ca for assistance) 

  • Social Sciences -- Canadian Studies, Economics, Family Studies & Gerontology, Political Studies, Sociology & Anthropology, Women's Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies, Public Policy Studies
  • E-Learning & Library Research Services Librarian

Denyse may be reached at denyse.rodrigues@msvu.ca

Book an appointment with Denyse.