Hodges Library
- (865) 974-4351
- eref@utk.edu
- Text (865) 940-0821
Pendergrass Library
- (865) 974-7338
- agvetlib@utk.edu
- Text (865) 320-9885
Music Library
- (865) 974-4374
- musiclib@utk.edu
- Text (865) 888-9054
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Resources for Your Research
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Subject LibrariansResearch specialists who are experts in finding the information you need for your research.
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Research GuidesStart with these librarian recommended resources for your subject area.
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Articles & DatabasesA comprehensive listing of databases for searching scholarly literature, primary sources, audio and video resources, business information, and more.
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Citation ManagementSoftware to help you organize your citations and seamlessly create a bibliography as you write.
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Data ServicesAdvice on best practices for managing your research data and creating data management plans to fulfill grant requirements.
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services HubGet help incorporating geospatial data into your research projects.
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Search the Libraries' CatalogLocate print and online materials in Hodges, Pendergrass, and Music libraries. The Law Library has a separate catalog.
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Articles & DatabasesA comprehensive listing of databases for searching scholarly literature, primary sources, audio and video resources, business information, and more.
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JournalsDetermine if we have online access to the journals you need.
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Information for Off-Campus UsersLearn about the variety of ways to access our online resources from off-campus.
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Interlibrary Loan (Currently limited)If UT Libraries doesn't own the item you need, we can borrow it from another library.
Current status: Requests for physical items (books, microfilm, DVDs, etc.) are suspended until the university resumes normal operations. We may still be able to obtain online copies of articles and book chapters. -
Suggest a PurchaseRequest that UT Libraries purchase a specific book or other materials.
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Citation ManagementLearn more about using EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley to manage your citations and create bibliographies.
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Graduate Student Publishing SupportLearn about copyright, publication agreements, and open access.
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Citation Formats & Style ManualsA guide for finding resources on citations styles: MLA, APA, Chicago/Turabian, etc.
Your subject librarian can help you do a comprehensive review of the research literature by providing strategies that give you focused search results as well as for keeping up-to-date with the latest research.
Starting Places
- Literature Reviews: An Overview
- Research Guides
Selected information sources to help you get started. - Articles & Databases
A more comprehensive list of online resources to help you search the literature.
Finding Other Dissertations & Theses
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ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global (1861-present)Dissertations and theses in all disciplines from around the world, some with full-text. For UTK dissertations/theses published since 2006, see Trace.
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UTK Dissertations & Theses (Trace)The digitized collection of dissertations and theses completed at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville since 2006 along with a select number from earlier years. Older dissertations/theses are available in print through OneSearch.
Library Services & Spaces
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Interlibrary Loan (Currently limited)If UT Libraries doesn't own the item you need, we can borrow it from another library.
Current status: Requests for physical items (books, microfilm, DVDs, etc.) are suspended until the university resumes normal operations. We may still be able to obtain online copies of articles and book chapters. -
Library Express (Limited service)Delivers books, print journals, and other materials to your department is suspended. We will still scan articles and book chapters for you.
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My AccountSee what materials you have checked out and to renew items.
Current Status
To respect social distancing measures, we are restricting access to the building, so many of these services are unavailable.
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The StudioProvides computers, software and staff to assist users in the creation of media-enhanced educational projects.
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The CommonsThe place to go to use or check computers, video and sound equipment, printers, scanners, and assistive technologies. Located on the 2nd floor of Hodges Library.
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3D PrintingLocated at the Pendergrass Library, but available to all UTK students.
Current Status
To respect social distancing measures, we are restricting access to the building.
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Graduate CarrelsAsk for a place to work and to store library materials.
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Graduate Commons (Room 131)An area with workspaces, computers, and group study rooms open only to graduate students. See real-time computer availability.
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Reserve a RoomReserve a group study room or practice presentation room in Hodges Library. Rooms are also available at Pendergrass Library and Devine Music Library.
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Silent RoomA space for reflection and contemplation or a few moments of quiet.
Support for Your Teaching
Do you have course readings on your syllabus?
Consider placing physical books, CDs, DVDs, etc. on reserve to ensure that all students in your class have access to course-related resources. Ask your subject librarian if an online version is available or can be purchased.
Library Materials in Canvas
Using an ebook from the library's collection? Ask your subject librarian to verify that our license allows multiple simultaneous users.
Using an online journal article from our subscriptions? Be sure to include our proxy prefix in URLs to ensure that students can access the article from off-campus.
Materials you need not available online?
- Ask your subject librarian if the item is available in an e-format.
- Request book chapter/article scans of library-owned print books and journals.
- Ask Digital Media Services (DMS) to digitize library-owned videos for use in Canvas.
The library doesn't own what you need?
If we do not have the item you need for your class, ask your subject librarian to add it to the collection, or submit a Suggest a Purchase form.
Our librarians are committed to student success. Ask your Subject Librarian to
- Teach information skills to your students or research group
- Create an online research guide or tutorial tailored for your course.
- Assess whether the library has the resources needed to complete course assignments.
We can help your students learn about scholarly communication, the information tools in their discipline, and search strategies for finding information. We teach sessions on
- Bibliographic management software
- Copyright & plagiarism
- Data management
- GIS and geospatial data
- Media literacy and incorporating audio/video into projects
- Scholarly publishing, author rights, & copyright
- Primary sources in UT's Special Collections & archives
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Library Instruction & ToursDiscover what resources and services are available to help your students succeed.
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Online TutorialsIncorporate these basic tutorials on using library resources, evaluating information, plagiarism, etc. into your course.