LibGuides: Marine Science: Getting Started

Introduction

Looking for one-on-one help with a research paper, project, or other concern? Schedule a research consultation to speak with a subject specialist. Alternatively, you can reach out to one of our specialists directly:

Jodi Psoter, Librarian for Marine Science (Head of the Marine Lab Library)
Jenna Strawbridge, Science Librarian for the Nicholas School of the Environment & Chemistry

Research Prep

Access electronic resources from off campus
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Create an Interlibrary Request account
Can't access a book or article? Use this account to request from other libraries or from Duke's off-site storage.
See library borrowing policies
Review loan periods, renewals, and more.
Suggest a purchase
Ask the Libraries to buy a book, media, or other resources you need by submitting this form. We will review your request and get back to you.

Primary Sources in the Sciences

"In the Sciences, primary sources are documents that provide full description of the original research. For example, a primary source would be a journal article where scientists describe their research on the human immune system. A secondary source would be an article commenting or analyzing the scientists' research on the human immune system."

- https://library.albany.edu/infolit/resource/prisci