Academic Support Services

Lamson Library and Learning Commons

Lamson Library and Learning Commons, located in the Herbert H. Lamson Library, is a state-of-the-art integrated research and technology center that provides students, faculty, and staff with access to a wide variety of research tools and materials, information technology resources, and academic support services.

At Lamson Library and Learning Commons, you can:

• Find resources for research projects
• Get answers to your technology questions from the ITS Help Desk
• Create striking digital films and multimedia presentations
• Surf the Web through the wireless Internet service
• Meet with a writing consultant
• Enjoy a cup of coffee or a snack while you study

Select Library Resources

Note: Reference Librarians can help you select and use appropriate reference resources. Please contact Anne Lebreche, outreach librarian, at (603) 535-2833 with questions about accessing the Library’s resources. A complete list of databases can be found on the library homepage. Click on “Journal Articles” located in the upper left corner of your screen.

Academic Source Premier

Academic Search Premier is the world’s largest scholarly, multi-discipline, full text database designed specifically for academic institutions. Full text articles are provided from over 8,500 periodicals, covering academic areas of study including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies.

Business Source Premier

This business-focused database indexes over 3,300 periodicals (over 2,300 in full text) covering business, management, economics, banking, finance, accounting, and much more.

ERIC

Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) is a database of research articles, reports, curriculum guides, and other documents covering a broad range of education-related issues.

JSTOR Arts and Sciences Collection

The Arts and Sciences Collections includes the complete back runs of nearly 500 titles of core research and society published journals in economics, history, political science, ecology, mathematics, and statistics, as well as other key fields in the humanities. All articles are available in PDF full text.

Mergent Online

A business database, “Mergent Online delivers a comprehensive suite of authoritative financial information with the accuracy, timeliness, and transparency required in today’s marketplace.”

New York Times Digital Archives, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal

The New York Times (1851-2005) offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The Wall Street Journal database provides similar access from 1984 to the present.

Project MUSE

Project MUSE provides full-text access to its 400 titles in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Coverage dates for most titles begins in 1993 and continue to the present.

PsycINFO

PsycINFO is the database of the American Psychological Association (APA). It contains more than 2.5 million citations and summaries of journal articles, book chapters, books, dissertations, and technical reports, all in the field of psychology and the psychological aspects of related disciplines.

PsycARTICLES

PsycARTICLES is a smaller, full-text online database covering general psychology and specialized, basic, applied, clinical, and theoretical research in psychology. Articles are from more than 65 journals published by the APA and allied organizations.

Social Sciences Full Text/SocINDEX with Full Text

These databases cover a wide variety of topics in sociology such as crime, social work, marriage and family, substance abuse, social development, social psychology, and more.

SPORTDiscus

This database is a comprehensive source of full-text articles for sports and sports medicine journals, providing full text from more than 440 titles.

Web of Knowledge (Web of Science)

Web of Knowledge provides access to thousands of journals, book chapters, and other resources in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities, as well as international proceedings coverage for over 120,000 conferences.

Worldcat

As the name implies, Worldcat is library catalog of millions of books and other publications worldwide. Once you have found a publication that you need in Worldcat, document delivery is a simple and easy process. For more information on obtaining materials, ask a Reference Librarian for assistance.

Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery

If you are unable to come to the library building, you may request that material be sent to you regardless of whether or not the Library owns the book or periodical. Before submitting an Interlibrary Loan request, you may wish to contact the Reference Desk to verify that the material you need is not available at Lamson Library or from one of our databases.

To submit an Interlibrary Loan request, log into myPlymouth and click on the Library tab. From the Library Web site, click on the Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) link. You must register the first time you use the ILLiad software for interlibrary loan. To do that, click on “First Time User” and fill in the appropriate registration information. Interlibrary Loan Department contact information and FAQs are also available on this page.

Unless you request otherwise, all journal article requests will be made available to you electronically via e-mail notification. Your book requests will be mailed to you directly via U.S. Mail.

For faster service, use the GET IT link within EBSCOhost databases such as Academic Search Premier for journal articles. You may also wish to use the WordCat database for faster service with book requests if you have a specific book title that you need. You will need to register for an account in ILLiad first.

Using other Libraries

As a Plymouth State University student, you may register and borrow materials at Pease Public Library in Plymouth. The public library has an extensive children’s literature collection, as well as many popular magazines and audio-visual material, and offers unique programming for a variety of users.

In addition, if you have a PSU ID, you may use other academic libraries in the state that are members of the New Hampshire College and University Council.

• Colby Sawyer College, New London
• Daniel Webster College Nashua
• *Dartmouth College, Hanover
• Franklin Pierce University, Rindge
• Keene State College, Keene
• New England College, Henniker
• New Hampshire State Library, Concord
• Rivier College, Nashua
• Saint Anselm College, Manchester
• Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester
• University of New Hampshire, Durham
• University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Manchester

*You may use the Dartmouth College Library, but cannot check materials out.

Citing Sources

Using information directly, or paraphrasing it, from any book, journal or magazine article, or web site, requires giving proper reference to the source material. Use any of these standard professional style guides to correctly format your references, or one that your instructor may have recommended. The MLA Handbook for Writers, Chicago Manual of Style, and the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association may be accessed from the Library’s homepage under the How to Cite link.

Additionally, the Library now provides access to EasyBib School Edition for creating your bibliography of works cited. The School Edition offers all of EasyBib’s features without advertisements. You can use EasyBib anywhere you have access to a web browser. Register for your free EasyBib account today.

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Plymouth Academic Support Services (PASS Office)

The Plymouth Academic Support Services Office provides accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. The PASS Office is located in Lamson Library and Learning Commons in a newly designed, student-friendly learning environment. For additional information about graduate student services and tutoring opportunities, call (603) 535-2270.

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Writing Center

The Writing Center offers writing workshops, support for thesis writing, and accommodating hours for graduate students. Versatile consultants, as well as writing guides, model papers, and lists of useful Web sites on writing will aid you in your graduate studies. After visiting the center to discuss your writing needs, consultants may work with you online. The Writing Center is located in Lamson Library and Learning Commons, just beyond the PASS Office.

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Graduate Writing Assistants

A free service accessible to all PSU graduate students, a graduate writing assistant (GWA) is available to work with you on papers, theses, and other writing projects. Contact a GWA for editorial assistance with the presentation of ideas, coherence of argument, clarity of composition, precision of APA formatting, or any other area of writing on which you want to focus.

For more information, visit the Writing Center in Lamson Library or call (603) 535-2831. E-mail graduate writing assistants Filip Thurston or Joanne Rosenfeld.

Updated on 12/11

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Math Activity Center

Whether you want some help with your algebra class or a quiet place to finish your math homework, the Math Activity Center has the resources you need to be a successful math student. This student-run organization provides peer tutoring services for most 1000 and 2000 level math courses and some 3000 level courses. Tutors are typically math majors interested in teaching math and practicing their instructional skills. The Math Activity Center is located in Hyde Hall room 351.

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Statistical Consulting Center

As a professional service, the Statistical Consulting Center offers statistical consulting on the design and analysis of research projects to faculty and students. Services are available at any stage of your research, including planning, proposal writing, design, analysis, and the final presentation. This is not a tutoring service, but rather a resource for faculty, students, and partners engaged in research. Contact the Center for additional information.