Research Help: NURS 2900: Medical Surgical Nursing I (Arsenault): Your Librarian

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Don't overlook one of your best resources - your Librarians!

Librarians can help you refine a topic, identify keywords, develop a search strategy, and determine which types of resources you need for a variety of research projects, in person and online.

Research assistance from a Fitchburg State librarian is available in person:

Monday through Thursday, 9am to 7pm
Friday, 9am to 5pm
Sunday, 1pm to 8pm

You can get help online through the library's 24/7 chat service on our website and databases, Google Meet, email, or an online appointment.

Background Research

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
An easy-to-use database providing dictionary and encyclopedia entries on subjects in all academic disciplines; a scholarly alternative to Wikipedia. Provides access to over 1,000 reference books.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
In-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy.
Encyclopaedia Britannica This link opens in a new window
The online edition of the oldest English-language general encyclopaedia.
Global Issues In Context This link opens in a new window
Provides access to sources for analysis of current events, issues of international importance, and detailed information about nations. Each entry pulls together source material to analyze social, political, military, economic, health and cultural issues and includes access to newspapers and periodicals, web sites, and multimedia features.
Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print This link opens in a new window
Descriptions and critical reviews of commercially available English language tests, including a comprehensive bibliography of all known commercially available tests that are currently in print.

Web Resources

Bridges to Art
An educational resource that unites art images with important research materials. It provides access to images from the Worcester Art Museum's collection, the library catalogs of Holy Cross and the Worcester Art Museum, and some supplementary materials.
Education World
A great resource for teachers that provides a wide range of resources.
Gateway to 21st Century Skills
Your state affiliate and NEA have partnered with The Gateway to 21st Century Skills to provide teachers with quality materials and tools found on federal, state, university, non-profit and commercial Internet sites.
The Getty
Explore art making and art history through the Getty's collection. All lessons meet California state visual arts content standards. Includes lessons and curricula for K–12 and adult ESL teachers.
EDinformatics
An excellent guide to education websites on the Internet with links to over 1,900,000 reviewed sites in the areas of Curriculum (including International, US, state and local frameworks), educational agencies, school statistics, state testing and more.
School Readiness Resource Directory
Provides contact information for education related organizations and associations.

Professional Associations

Association of American Educators
The Association of American Educators (AAE) is the largest national, non-union, professional educators' organization, advancing the profession by offering a modern approach to teacher representation and educational advocacy, as well as promoting professionalism, collaboration and excellence without a partisan agenda.
National Education Association (NEA)
The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
Mass Teacher Association
The Massachusetts Teachers Association is a member-driven organization, governed by democratic principles, that accepts and supports the interdependence of professionalism and unionism. The MTA promotes the use of its members' collective power to advance their professional and economic interests. The MTA is committed to human and civil rights and advocates for quality public education in an environment in which lifelong learning and innovation flourish.

Governmental Resources

Office of Child Care (An Office of the Administration for Children & Families)
Your official source for all U.S. government child care information. Click on the Researchers tab to see a selection of options for accessing statistics on child care and related programs.
Job Accommodation Network
JAN is a service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Massachusetts Department of Education
National Center for Education Statistics
National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities
Provides information on planning, designing, funding, building, improving, and maintaining safe, healthy, high performance schools.
National Library of Education
The world's largest federally funded library devoted solely to education. NLE is the federal government's main resource center for education information.
State Education Data Profiles
Search for statewide information in elementary/secondary education characteristics and finance, postsecondary education, public libraries, assessments, and selected demographics for all states. Copmare up to 4 states.
U.S. Department of Education
United States Network for Education Information
An interagency and public/private partnership whose mission is to provide official information assistance for anyone seeking information about U.S. education and for U.S. citizens seeking authoritative information about education in other countries.

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Education Librarian

Renée Fratantonio

she/her

Contact:

rfratant@fitchburgstate.edu

978-665-4219