Research Guides by Area of Study

Often when presented with a wealth of information and resources, it is sometimes difficult to select the best resources for a particular research assignment. The following subject guides provide suggested resources available through the Empire State College library. Although these guides are organized by area of study, please feel free to use any of them as they pertain to your research topic.

THE ARTS
For research in the visual, performing and film arts. BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
For research in business, commerce, finance, marketing, management and public relations.

COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES
For research in criminal justice, health care systems, human services, public health.

CULTURAL STUDIES
For research in drama, literature, philosophy, religious studies, women's studies and writing.

CURRENT EVENTS AND NEWS
For ready reference to almanacs, dictionaries, directories, newspapers and news weeklies.

EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
For research in education theory and practice as well as the historical and social aspects of education.
HISTORICAL STUDIES
For research in United States and world histories and historical theory.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
For research in family studies, neuroscience, psychology and human sexuality.

LABOR STUDIES
For research in human resource management and labor relations.

SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY
For research in the physical and natural sciences, computer sciences and health sciences.

SOCIAL THEORY, SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND CHANGE
For research in the social sciences, law, political science and military science.
 

*Empire State College students will be prompted for their college login and password in order to access the library's research databases.