Research Tools
Need Research Help? Unsure where to start? Contact a librarian.
Off Campus? Learn how to login into the Inver Hills databases.
Guides and Handouts
Guides and Handouts
MnPALS Quick Start
This guide introduces you to MnPALS, the backend of the Inver Hills Catalog system and many other colleges in Minnesota.
Off-Campus Access
If you are researching off-campus or an online student, you'll find these instructions on how to access library resources helpful
Scholarly Journals vs. Popular Magazines
Learn the key differences between these kinds of resources
MLA and APA Bibliography Formats—Side by Side
Learn the differences of MLA (Modern Language Association) and APA (American Psychological Association) bibliography formats.
Evaluating Websites
Use this guide to help assess the reliability and worth of a website's content.
Information Literacy 101
The basics of conducting research using electronic resources.
Eng 1108 - Evaluating Internet Sources Assignment
Using EBSCOHost to get full-text Sociology Journal Articles
Finding New York Times Book Reviews Using Lexis Nexis
Finding Articles in ProQuest Psychology Database