Find a research guide by topic
These guides are designed to get you started with your research. They will show you books, subscription databases, and reliable web sites to consult for information on a particular research topic.
Research Guides
Research information for investigating and exploring the annual LaGuardia Common Reading.
Electronic Research for Faculty and Staff
Scholarly Material From Your Office (or Living Room)
Research Guide: Biographical Resources
Books and Web sites that will help you find biographies.
Research Guide: Finding and Using Census Data
This guide will show you how to find Census data online. This is helpful for learning about your neighborhood. This guide includes videos.
Research Guide: Higher Education Literature
A guide for faculty conducting research into higher education.
Research Guide: LaGuardia's 40th Anniversary
A guide to using historic documents to trace the history of College. Many of these documents are available via the DSpace digital archive.
Research Guide: Legal and Paralegal Research
Web sites and search strategies for legal and paralegal research here at LaGuardia.
Research Guide: New York City Neighborhood Demographics
Where to find online information about the demographics of New York neighborhoods.
Research Guide: Pre-1500 Resources
Information on African History, Aztecs, Incas, Mayas, Olmecs, and Tainos or Arawaks.
Research Guide: Single Parents: How to Find Information
How to find information on single parenting.
Research Guide: Veterinary Technology Resources
A guide to veterinary technology web sites from non-subscription web resources.
Research Help
Finding a Book on the Shelf Using the Call Number
This guide shows you how to find a book on the shelf once you've found it in CUNY+.
LaGuardia Library Research Toolbar
Connect your online research to the LaGuardia and CUNY-wide catalogs.
Research Help: Other Libraries
A guide to finding and using other libraries in New York City (and on the Web).