Student Research Support

Learn about the research process and get research support in these video tutorials.

• Level Up Your Research at UCSB Library
• Research Help at UCSB Library
• The Research Process is Complex

Learn about finding sources for your research and citation practices.

• Academic Integrity & Plagiarism Tutorial
• Citing Sources (MLA, APA, Chicago/Turabian, CSE/ACS/NLM)
• Literature Review: The what, why, and how-to guide
• Using UC Library Search

Learn about navigating UCSB Library’s physical and digital spaces.

• UCSB Library Self-Guided Tour
• Escape the Library! A Virtual Escape Room
• Tour the UCSB Library Website

Browse our guides and workshops to help you complete your upcoming research projects. 

• Course Guides
• Subject Guides 
• Workshops

Librarians are available to help with your research.

• UCSB Library Frequently Asked Questions
• Chat with a librarian
• Email a question to UCSB Library
• Schedule a consultation with a librarian

The UCSB Library Award for Undergraduate Research (LAUR) recognizes students who have produced a creative or scholarly work that makes expert and sophisticated use of the collections, resources, and services of the UCSB Library.