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First-Generation @ Mizzou

Library Resources for First Generation Students

Library Resources

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24/7 Online Chat with a Librarian

  • Always a human being, never an AI bot!
  • Professional Librarians
  • Use this link or the Ask Us! pop out tab on the right side of the screen 

 

 

 

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  • Meet with a librarian who specializes in researching your subject
  • Set up the meeting through MU Engage or by emailing your librarian
  • Have your consultation in person in the library or via Zoom
  • For information on how to schedule a consultation, use this guide

Plagiarism Support

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  • Learn how to avoid plagiarism in your assignments through an interactive online tutorial. 

 

 

 

 

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  • Learn what Mizzou's expectations are regarding plagiarism. 

Looking for Materials at Mizzou Libraries

How to Search First-Generation Topics

Search Terms 

  • First-generation college students [Official Subject Heading]
  • First-generation student or first generation student
  • First-generation university student or first generation university student
  • First-generation college student or first generation college student
  • First-gen

For very specific results, change "Select a Field" to "Subject Terms" (and include quotation marks):

  • "First-generation college students -- Services for"
  • "First-generation college students -- Services for -- United States"
  • "First-generation college students -- Attitudes"
  • " First-generation college students -- Statistics"

 

The University of Missouri provides access to available print materials from all four University of Missouri Campuses. To search for books in the UM Libraries, in Discover @ MU, after you've search for your topic, check the UM Books box on the left side of the search under "Refine Results".

If we do not have the book, you can also access materials through Interlibrary Loan. 

If you have any questions or would like help researching, try our 24/7 Live Chat with a Librarian!