What are subject guides?
The amount of materials available at the StFX Library can seem a bit overwhelming. Luckily, the Librarians at StFX have constructed subject guides to make it easier for students to do their research. A subject guide is a central hub for reliable and relevant scholarly resources available at the Library.
Students may use the subject guide as a roadmap to help locate materials that they can use in their essays and assignments. The contents of a subject guide can vary, but they usually contain lists of suggested books, key journals and databases, video tutorials, and other useful links that pertain to the guide’s topic.
How can I find the subject guide for my topic?
To find the list of subject guides, click on the Subject Guides heading located on the Library homepage.
All subject guides available at the Library will be listed in alphabetical order; there is a guide for every department and/or program at StFX. To find a particular guide, you can either type in a search word such as “nursing” in the search bar, or you can scroll down the page until you see the subject you are looking for and follow the link provided.
The menu located on the left-hand side of each guide lists all of the resources contained within the guide. You will find links to key databases and journals under the Find Articles heading.