LibGuides: Ethnic and Gender Studies: Home

Welcome

Welcome! This guide is intended to help you get started with your research related to ethnic and gender studies.

For more information or assistance in using any of the resources mentioned throughout this guide please contact the library liaison for the ethnic and gender studies department or the Ely Library Reference Desk at 413-572-5234 or askus@westfield.ma.edu.

A note about research terms: Library catalogs and databases may use outdated terminology related to race and gender in their item descriptions. In addition, library materials themselves may contain language that some may find offensive or outdated. For assistance with search terms or to discuss approaches to researching these topics, please contact the subject librarian or contact the reference desk.

Need Help?

Not sure how to start your research? The online tutorials below will get you started with using the library's resources. You can also request an individual instruction session with a reference librarian.

Library Tutorials
These tutorials will help you learn to find and critically evaluate information sources. By increasing your information literacy skills, you can more effectively search, select, and evaluate those sources. These tutorials will prepare you to explore and research the online world.
Meet with a Librarian
Individualized one-to-one, in-depth instruction and guidance in using Ely Library is available by appointment. Advance sign-up is required.