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What Is ZipSearch?

ZipSearch is the best place to start most research projects. It includes:

  • Journal, Newspaper, and Magazine Articles
  • Books at UA
  • Books in OhioLINK
  • Streaming Video & Audio
  • Book Reviews

To learn how to use ZipSearch, including finding peer-reviewed articles, requesting books, and more, see these short tutorials.

If you are not able to find what you are looking for using ZipSearch, then please Contact the Library and we would be happy to help. You can also checkout the Library's Subject Guides for help researching a particular subject.

Recommended Databases

  • Much of the information found in databases is not available in Google or other search engines.  If you have never researched a database, watch the tutorial, "Talking to Databases" first (click the Research Strategies tab).
  • Be sure to develop your research strategies before diving into the databases.