Doctoral Studies Resources
The Pearson Library offers rich resources to help you with your studies and dissertation. Our comprehensive resources include:
- 202,163 total volumes
- 107,163 books and print serial volumes
- Over 550 print journal subscriptions
- Access to 90+ subscription databases with over 15,000 full text journals online
- Access to over 86,000 electronic books (eBooks)
- 52,000 volumes on microfiche
- A comprehensive collection of audio books totaling approximately 1,500 titles available through our Net Library database
Powerful Electronic Databases
Specialized databases relevant to dissertation and doctoral-level research include: ERIC, Wilson Education Full-Text, Dissertation Abstracts, PsycINFO, JSTOR, Project Muse and SCOPUS.
Personalized Assistance
A full-time education librarian with an Ed.D. provides personalized assistance with onlines research and using tools such as EndNote and Qualrus. Information literacy instruction on using these resources to all doctoral students during classroom visits.
An Information Commons provides reference services and technology assistance from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. during the regular academic year. This service is staffed by professional librarians and trained student assistants.
Quick & Efficient Interlibrary Loan
CLU students enjoy efficient interlibrary loan services at no charge. Books, published dissertations, articles and hard-to-find research materials can be requested. Articles are delivered electronically as PDF documents within 3-5 days. Nominal charges for specialized requests and dissertations.
Specialized Research Tools
These tools—available to all doctoral students at no charge—will help you conduct research, analyze data and format your research project. Training workshops and support groups are regularly available.
EndNote X2 is a powerful software tool for organizing and managing research and applying APA style to manuscripts.
Flashlight is an easy-to-use tool for conducting online surveys.
Qualrus is another powerful application used for organizing and analyzing qualitative data such as interviews, field notes, video, images and more.
SPSS is the the premier application used in quantitative research that provides statistical analysis of data.
Customized Web Guides
Visit our customized support pages for the K-12 Leadership and Higher Education Leadership tracks. You'll find links to databases, electronic journals and Web sites relevant to your area of specialization.