When conducting a literature search for class, use keywords to search the library databases for scholarly journal articles and using the library catalog to search for Books & Media related to Disney and your topic.
Each tab has tips and tricks for searching for articles and for books, as well as how to build a good search.
Need help?
Chat with Ask A Librarian (the real librarians, not chatbots) or contact Haley, your course librarian to set up a one-on-one research consultation.
library.duke.edu is your gateway to scholarly journal articles as well as popular magazines and newspapers that cover Disney media!
Use keywords = single words or short phrases related to your topic. To brainstorm keywords, think your research topic as a question and then break it down into related concepts. Example:
These are just starting keywords. Reading literature about your topic will expand your vocabulary!
Tips:
On the library website, clicking on will show you a map of where the item is located. Remember to save the call number so you can find it on the shelf.
Check if this can be requested for delivery if it's located in the Library Service Center or one of the professional school libraries (Ford, Law, Medical Center, Divinity).
means an e-book version of this item is available for viewing in your web browser (if you're off campus, you will need to authenticate with your NetID/password).
The following links provide additional information on finding material in the Libraries: