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FYSM: First Year Seminar Research Guide

This guide organizes information relevant to research conducted in FYSM classes.

Saint Search IconSaint Search is a simple, powerful tool for finding physical items in our library, such as books and DVDs, and accessing full-text digital resources such as scholarly articles, newspapers, and popular magazines. It is a good starting place if you're not sure where to go for specialized information.

Library Databases

Library Databases provide access to specialized collections of sources. A database will often focus on a particular subject, such as Business, Education, or Nursing. For FYSM classes, we're highlighting a few general-interest databases, but you can also browse our full list of databases and limit by subject area.

Finding and Accessing News Articles

 

NYT logoYou can also access the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal on their platforms after you register with your Siena email. For more details, see the New York Times Guide and the Wall Street Journal Guide.