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This page will help connect you to UM Libraries' resources and services for students enrolled in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, including information about writing, citing, our workshop programming, and research support services. As always, we are here to help! If you need further assistance don't hesitate to contact the librarian for your subject librarian.
Search for materials from the Libraries' main page or search directly from any of the databases for your research area. Use the links below to access unique collections and materials located at other institutions.
Graduate students are able to apply for access to long-term use study carrels located on the second and third floors of the Elizabeth Dafoe Library. Group study rooms for two or more students and quiet study pods are available on both campuses. Use to the Room Booking Manager to reserve a space.
Writing support is available through University of Manitoba's Academic Learning Centre, including the ALC's Writing Tutor program and Academic Skills workshops.
Keep up to date with the citation styles used in your field of research, such as AMA, APA, Chicago, and MLA, with UM Libraries' Citing & References guide. Visit this guide to learn more about citation justice, appropriate methods for citing Indigenous Knowledge, and the benefits of using citation managers such as Zotero, Endnote, and Mendeley.
Did you know you can use the citation for a book or article to find other articles that have referenced it? Databases, such as Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science, provide a "cited by" link that allow you to track subsequent citations. Here is an example.
Learn more about citation tracking with this workshop recording and UM Libraries' citation tracking guide.
Visit UM Libraries' Research Support page to learn about the services we offer graduate students throughout the different phases of the research lifecycle. Learn more about:
Learn about the different platforms and tools the Libraries' offer to support academic research, including:
Use the filters on the Libraries' event calendar to show workshops pertaining to graduate level research. UM Libraries offer two workshop mini-series specifically focused on graduate research skills.
Students completing both series can apply for Experience Record recognition on their transcript.