QUICK LIBRARY ORIENTATION

Three Library Locations:

Library at Waterfront 6 302

Learning Commons at ATM

Atherton Library at Hawaii Loa

LIBRARY ONLINE SERVICES

  • 24/7 Chat with a Librarian
  • Research Consultations
  • Interlibrary Loan - Article Request
  • Library Workshops
  • Book Club & Community Talks

Access our collection & services at https://www.hpu.edu/libraries/

HPU DISCOVERY

HPU Discovery: Main search tool to find books, articles, videos

Note: HPU Discovery does not search specialized health databases

Databases: List of all subscribed and open-access databases supported by HPU. Look for Nursing and Health Science Database.  ​

DATABASES

Each database contains various resources; select the database that meets your research needs the most, and always search multiple databases.

SEARCH COMMANDS FOR DATABASES

SERVICES THAT WILL HELP YOU ON YOUR RESEARCH

Interlibrary Loan: If HPU Libraries does not have an article or book you need, use this service to request it from other libraries that are part of our collaborative.

SERVICES THAT WILL HELP YOU ON YOUR RESEARCH

Research Consultations: One on one session with a research specialist to help you with your research projects. Consultations are available in person and online.

Chat with a librarian: 24/7 chat for any research or information need, librarians are available 365. HPU Librarians available during office hours and after-hours coverage from other librarians around the U.S. 

SERVICES THAT WILL HELP YOU ON YOUR RESEARCH

  • Define your research topic use PICO(T)
  • Create a list of keywords
  • Identify databases to search 
  • Use different search strategies
  • Evaluate sources
  • Keep track, take notes, organize
  • Use Citation Management Tools to keep a personal database of all your references
  • Help is always available  

TIPS FOR LITERATURE RESEARCH

Remember there is always HELP available...

Elizabeth - etorres@hpu.edu

Schedule a Research Consultation