If UIW doesn't have something you need, we can get it for you via Interlibrary Loan.
Or, you may borrow books from other libraries in Texas with a TexShare Card.
Regardless of where you live, your public library also provides interlibrary loan services and you may request materials through them. Check with your local public library for more information.
Government Publications
The U.S. government produces a wide variety of information sources, from consumer brochures to congressional reports to large amounts of data to longitudinal studies. Official state websites can be helpful for individual state statistics and information.
Google Scholar
It specializes in scholarly information and government websites, but does not have the depth and breadth of the libraries' databases.
Google Scholar should be your last resort, not your first stop.Your research for a literature review will come from a variety of places. It will be necessary for you to use more than one book, one journal, one database, or even one library to do a thorough job. Your topic will dictate what sources you need but they may include:
Depending on your topic, the general internet (using search engines like Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, or others to find information) can be a valuable resource. Keep in mind that the web is largely unregulated. It is up to users to evaluate what they find. Here are some tips:
Audience
Authority
Bias
Organizational affiliation can often indicate bias whether it is an airline site trying to convince to buy tickets from them or a doctor's site promoting a particular surgery for which the doctor is certified. If a site seems to be trying to convince you of something, ask yourself why.
Currency
Scope