The following resources have been made available for students enrolled in the Master of Education-Professional Development Program. However, they may be of interest to any students taking classes in the field of education.

Getting to library resources from off campus:

Delivery of Murphy Library materials to LC members (PDF file)

The Resources for Distance Learners web page includes information on:

• Logging in to databases from off campus
• Delivery of books (and more) to your off-campus address using the ILLiad online request form
• Ways to find library resources in your community

The Research Process

Education Search Guide. A framework for starting education research at Murphy Library.

Finding Education Articles. Answers common questions related to finding articles.

Searching EBSCOhost databases - ERIC (PDF). A set of mini-exercises for searching EBSCOhost databases using basic and advanced search techniques. Focuses on ERIC but can be used with any EBSCOhost database..

ME-PD projects. Examples of seminar papers, theses, and articles written by students in the UW-L ME-PD program.

Recent presentation to Learning Community (Baraboo, Jan., 2009)

• PowerPoint presentation
• Handout packet (PDF)
• Additional notes (PDF)

Getting Help

The library Reference Desk is available for walk-up questions, telephone questions, and email questions.

• Call the Reference Desk at 608 785-8508 or toll-free at 800-881-4454.
• Ask questions using the Ask a Librarian form.

Or, if you are planning a trip to Murphy Library, you may schedule an appointment with a librarian using the Individual Research Consultation form.