Research Help

We're here to help! Library staff can support your research journey with a variety of services, tools and resources.

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    Research Consultations

    We can help at every stage of the research process. Schedule a consultation or stop by a help desk!
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    Find a Subject Specialist

    Contact a librarian with expertise in your subject area for personalized research help and support.
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    Ask Us

    Can't find what you are looking for? Find all the ways to get in touch with Library staff, including our 24/7 chat service.

Get Started

Not sure how to get your research started? The resources below will give you an introduction to research at UCLA.
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    Library Research Guides

    Our research guides help users of all backgrounds discover resources by subject, course, format or topic.
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    Databases by Subject

    Browse our recommended databases by discipline or subject.
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    Cornerstone Research Workshops

    Foundational research and management skills workshops, open to students at all levels.
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    Research Workshops

    UCLA Library research workshops teach relevant skills and encourage critical thinking about the research process.
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    Access Collections

    Not sure where to begin? Start your research with some popular resources from UCLA Library.

Research Support

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    Data Services

    The Library supports researchers at every stage of the data life cycle.
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    Scholarly Communication Services

    Explore resources from UCLA Library to help you understand copyright, open access and other questions you may have about publishing your research.
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    Copyright, Data & Publishing

    Receive expert assistance and information on topics such as copyright, open access, data management and curation and author rights.
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    Open Science

    We're here to help you make your research more reproducible, collaborative, transparent, equitable and impactful!

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