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Liberal Studies: Welcome

Study that explores advanced liberal arts themes and issues through methodologies drawn from several disciplines

What's in This Guide

The seven liberal arts
Picture from the Hortus deliciarum of Herrad von Landsberg

In this library guide for liberal studies, you will find:

Database Articles

  • Journal databases to interdisciplinary journals as well as journals from a variety of specific disciplines
  • Catalog to find books, videos, and more in the library
  • Catalog to find books to borrow from other libraries
  • Ebooks to read online or on an ebook reader
  • Streaming films

Research Tutorial

  • Take this interactive tutorial to refresh your research and library skills
  • Databases and Web sites for finding images

Encyclopedias

  • Online academic encyclopedias to find background information and overviews

MLA Style

  • Handouts and websites for MLA style
  • Information on citation management tools, such as Zotero

APA Style

  • Handouts and websites for APA style
  • Information on citation management tools, such as Zotero

Ask Us

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General information: (651) 793-1616
Email: library.services@metrostate.edu