Finding Books |
Using Reference Sources |
Finding Journal Articles, Conference Papers, and Dissertations
Finding Government Documents |
Obtaining Information from Other Libraries
Other WWW Resources for Organizational Behavior |
Citing Sources
The following is some general information about resources and tools to assist researchers in the study of organizational behavior. Many of these materials are available at the University Library. The research process for each researcher will be different, so this guide cannot cover every possibility. Please do not hesitate to contact the Reference Department at 862-1544 or at the Reference Desk on the main floor (Level 3) of Dimond Library should you have any questions regarding your individual research project.
The library's holdings are best accessed through our online catalog, called Triple I (III). This system can be searched by author, title, subject, journal title, or key word. Help in using the online catalog is available onscreen and at the Reference Desk. The library catalog can be accessed from your home or office via the Internet
You can use the list of Library of Congress subject headings to draw up a list of subject headings related to your topic. These are located in the Reference area on the main floor (Level 3) of Dimond Library. You can also use the "related subjects" entries, the"Show Similar Items" feature on the online catalog, or click on the subject links in the online catalog to extend your original subject search. Examples of possible subjects in organizational behavior include
The University Library's books are arranged by the Library of Congress classification system. In Dimond Library, the general collection is located on Level 4 (A through L call numbers) and Level 5 (M through Z call numbers).
The reference collection not only has general encyclopedias and dictionaries such as the World Book Encyclopedia and Webster's Dictionary,but also has many specialized encyclopedias and dictionaries as well. Other reference works include directories, statistical sources, and bibliographies. Reference works you may find useful for researching topics or looking for information in the field of psychology include:
Periodical indexes are generally arranged by subject. Many indexes are subject-specific, while some are very general in nature. Be sure to check the library catalog by searching for the title of the journal to see if the Library has the journals you need and where they are located. In Dimond Library, journals are located on Level 2: current periodicals are arranged by title, while bound periodicals are organized by subject and shelved by Library of Congress classification numbers. Periodicals stored on microfiche or microfilm are found in the Microforms Room on Level 2.
Many of the Internet-accessible indexes the UNH Library subscribes to are limited to use by UNH faculty, students, and staff. Read these instructions for more information about accessing such restricted databases from outside the library.
Electronic SourcesWhile the above indexes are the ones most often used in identifying research materials on topics in organizational behavior, additional online indexes as well as print indexes are available for other areas of interest such as public policy, communications, and business and other types of material such as newspapers, general interest magazines, and legal resources.
The University Library is a federal government depository library, and as such receives many (but not all) publications of the U.S. government. The Documents Department's Reference Desk and reference collection are located on the main floor (Level 3) of Dimond Library with its circulating collection accessible on Level 1. Many government publications come in microfiche and are available in the Microforms Room on Level 2. Both the paper and microfiche collections are organized by the Superintendent of Documents (SuDocs) classification scheme which is based on originating agency and document type, rather than on subject like the other library collections.
Many of the library's holdings of federal documents published after 1976 are shown on the online catalog; additional indexes to this material include:
In the past several years, many government agencies and bodies have begun putting publications, summaries, directories, program information, statistics, etc. on the WWW. The extent, depth, and currency of information available online varies greatly depending on the agency maintaining the site. Some of the most useful materials available to researchers in the field of organizational behavior include:
Materials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Labor may also be of interest.
Librarians and staff who specialize in locating and identifying U.S. and international government documents are available to help you at the Documents Reference Desk on the main floor (Level 3) of Dimond Library.
The University Library is also a depository for New Hampshire state documents. Most of these are located in Special Collections on Level 1 of Dimond. Paper copies of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, N.H. Reports, and New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules are in Reference. The New Hampshire State Government web site has links to various state agencies, the legislature, the court system, local communities, and a subject index to state information.
If you allow enough time for your research (i.e. begin your research well in advance of the due date for your paper or presentation), you may be able to take advantage of the library's Interlibrary Loan service to obtain books, journal articles, and other materials not available at the University Library. Interlibrary Loan requests are submitted online through a system called ILLiad. The first time you use ILLiad, you must set up your individual account. After that you simply need to login to ILLiad and complete the form for the type of material you are requesting. Please include as much information as you can for each item you request. Interlibrary Loan materials are generally received within 10 days to 4 weeks; the average time is about 2.5 weeks (but can take longer). Undergraduates are limited to six requests (books and articles) per week. This service is available only to UNH students, faculty, and staff.
WorldCat allows searching of authors, titles, and subjects across multiple library catalogs. Remote access to this database is limited to UNH students, faculty, or staff. Read these instructions for more information about accessing WorldCat from off campus. Interlibrary loan requests for books not owned by the UNH Library may also be placed through WorldCat.
There is a wealth of information (and sometimes misinformation) available on the WWW. Any researcher must use good critical thinking skills to evaluate Web resources just they would any other source, whether in print, on television, or through personal communication. See the research guide on Evaluating Web Sites for Quality for some guidelines.
Appropriate citation of sources and references is an important part of the research process. The Reference Department website has a page of examples of footnotes, endnotes, and bibliography entries for books and periodicals following the style of Kate L. Turabian's A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations.Other style manuals, such as the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, and The Chicago Manual of Styleare available at the Reference Desk. There is some online guidance for citing electronic resources in APA style. Also, Electronic Styles: A Handbook for Citing Electronic Information is located at the Reference Desk and provides many additional examples.