If you’re conducting research on campus, SMU Libraries has many resources available to support you, whether you are preparing for a class project, conducting a literature review for a conference proposal, or just interested in learning more about a topic. These resources can be found by checking out research guides, which are helpful as starting…Continue Reading Looking for Databases? The Search is Over!
Ask Us at SMU Libraries is our chat service that allows people, affiliated with SMU or not, to connect with SMU librarians in real-time. We do our best to answer questions on the spot, but more specialized inquiries are followed up by emails from others, including individuals who work with special collections and subject librarians….Continue Reading “Hi! How Can I Help?”: Ask Us at SMU Libraries
Do you have an upcoming end-of-semester research assignment? If so, you might consider using some of the databases SMU Libraries subscribes to that can make the research and writing process less stressful for you during this busy season. Here are some of our recommendations by area of study: Business Bloomberg: An essential for all Cox…Continue Reading Spooked by Research? SMU Libraries Can Help!
With the opening of the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle, the Business Library is excited to announce the opening of our new location, the enhanced capabilities of the Kitt Investing and Trading Center, the addition of the Ida Family Reading Room and our new name! The Business Library will henceforth be known as the Duda Family…Continue Reading Introducing the Duda Family Business Library
As we kick off a new term, you may be eager to explore how AI is transforming academic research. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your knowledge, there are plenty of resources available to support your journey. At SMU, we offer a range of AI resources, including library-created resources. For those new to…Continue Reading Explore AI with SMU Libraries
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a part of the new educational landscape. It may feel like the current conversation focuses on all the potential dangers, but using appropriate generative AI tools can help experienced scholars save time and effort with some of the more tedious parts of the research process. Here are some important considerations…Continue Reading Generative AI for Research
Fred the UnDead here, I’m standing at the site of the Cox School of Business renovation and it appears that hordes of zombies have overrun the campus! I’m going to see if I can catch some people to… interview. Looks around quad. Oh I see Emily Newsome, the Associate Director of the Executive MBA program….Continue Reading The Brainy News: When Zombies Attack
Reading When it comes to reading and research, two things are true – you will need to do a lot of reading AND you will need to be strategic about what you do and do not read. You don’t need to read everything to be a real researcher. When you research to explore a topic…Continue Reading Reading and Managing ALL Those Sources
Nationally celebrated across the United States since 1976, Black History Month is a time to reflect on the history, culture, and countless contributions to American society by African Americans. This year’s theme is African Americans and the Arts. To celebrate, we created a book display highlighting a few of the contributions to our library by…Continue Reading SMU Libraries Celebrates Black History Month
Data is inarguably an integral part of our lives, influencing decision-making processes across all disciplines. February 12 -16, SMU Libraries will join the global community in celebrating International Love Data Week, an initiative that emphasizes the importance of data in research, education, and innovation. This year’s theme – “My Kind of Data” – underscores the…Continue Reading Love Data Week