We are here to support you through the research process, from planning through to publishing and dissemination.
Your Liaison Librarian is your first point of contact for any questions you have but referral may be made to a librarian with a particular expertise.
Research consultations are available for you to discuss your research in-depth.
Archival Research
Support is available for exploring and examining archival documents, photographs, audio and video recordings and more.
Schedule a consultation with the Archivist to discuss your research project or to learn about digital collections, digital preservation and web archiving.
Citation Management
Citation management software (also referred to as reference management software) is designed to make parts of the research process faster and more efficient.
We can introduce you to the features and benefits of citation managers such as Zotero.
Copyright
The library helps to support the university community in working within the limits of the Canadian Copyright Act by facilitating copyright compliance.
We can help you understand your rights as copyright holders and how to fairly use the copyrighted materials of others.
Research Data Management
Consult with your liaison librarian to learn about best practices for managing your data during and after completion of your research project. Support is available for writing data management plans, storing your data and sharing it with the research community.
Scholarly Publishing and Open Access
Support is available for a range of topics including assessing the quality of journals, copyright, open access publishing and article publishing agreements and discounts (APCs).
Systematic and Scoping Reviews
Librarians can advise on the process and considerations necessary to conduct a systematic or scoping review. Support is also available for advanced literature searches, citation management and documentation.
Makerspace@Paterson
Learn about the 3D technologies available for student, faculty and researcher use. Explore research opportunities, project options and more.
Knowledge Commons
Knowledge Commons is Lakehead University Library's institutional repository for theses and dissertations, research publications and other scholarly works. Knowledge Commons is considered to be an open access repository under the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications.
Talk to your Liaison Librarian about depositing your work in the Knowledge Commons.