Doing Library Research

The Life Sciences cover a broad arena of research from botany and gardening to evolution and anatomy. It is a fascinating and essential body of knowledge that is constantly changing with new scientific findings and our ever changing environment.

The following guide will put you on the right path to selecting the best information when researching in the life sciences.

While the Internet may provide useful information, it may not be your best source.

Print Resources
MCC Library Catalog
Use the catalog to identify books, journals and audiovisual materials available at all the libraries in the community college system. Enter the word or words that best describe your topic.

Sample searches
Keyword search     =animal science
Subject search      =evolution