Ed.D. Research Library Guide

Welcome to the Ed.D. Research Library guide, your starting point for accessing Archer Library information and research resources for the Leadership Studies program and dissertation research.

What's here? Below is an overview of available resources featuring contact information, research help and consultation details, and site navigation tips.

• Welcome (this page), explore the Ed.D. student library information handout;
• Research database recommendations, the library's A to Z Database List, and Google Scholar;
• Archer Library catalog, the A to Z eBook Collection list, and select eBooks;
• Research resources featuring selected journals and education statistics;
• Literature Review Model (Machi & McEvoy) and additional resources;
• Library guides for Qualitative, Quantitative, and Action Research;
• Ashland University College of Education dissertations from OhioLINK ETD and ProQuest; and
• Dissertation resources including submission guidelines

Librarians & Research Help

Faculty librarians at Ashland University's Archer Library are available for research consultations; one-on-one scheduled time to meet with doctoral students, discuss research strategies, and provide general assistance navigating library resources. You are encouraged to work with any librarian on duty at your convenience. However, if you want to be sure there is enough time to fully explore your dissertation topic, we recommend scheduling a research consultation appointment.

Research Consultations

Scheduling a research consultation is easy.

• Email library@ashland.edu; 
• Request an appointment using our online form;
• Use the Ask a Librarian widget on this page to chat with a librarian;
• Call us at 419.289.5402; or
• Stop in Archer library to work with the librarian on duty.

During the semester, reference help is available Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hours updates are available on the library website.

Your Literature Review

The start of your literature review is a great time to meet with a librarian. Why? Librarians can help you structure a search, suggest Boolean strategies, use search limiters, and truncate search terms. We can also provide helpful tips for managing your search in EBSCO database folders and connect to Google Drive. Interested in learning more? Select the literature review tab at the top of the page.

Using this Guide

Navigate this guide using the tabs and drop-down menu options located at the top of the page. These resources are updated frequently, we recommend you bookmark this page for later use.  Keep in mind, Archer Library guides are available for use online, 24/7.

Diane Schrecker, MLIS, M.Ed.

Curriculum Librarian
Head of the IRC
✉ dschreck@ashland.edu
☏ 419.207.6406

Contact Archer Library

Library Main Desk: 419.289.5400

Reference: 419.289.5406 

Instructional Resource Center: 419.289.5406

Text Us: 419-938-4134

E-mail: library@ashland.edu

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