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Natural Sciences: Getting Started

Library resources supporting Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Contact the Library

There are many ways to contact the library!

  Chat

You can chat with a librarian any time the Library is open (see our hours page for more information).

  Email

library@simmons.edu

You can email us any time. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.

  Phone

617-521-2780

You can call us any time. If you don't get an answer right away, leave a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

  Make an Appointment

You can also schedule an appointment with a librarian for one-on-one help. Click the calendar icon above or the book now icon on the right side of the screen.

Welcome

Welcome to the Simmons University Library guide to resources in the Natural Sciences. Use this guide to find background information, research articles, and more for topics in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. If you don't find what you're looking for or need help navigating these resources, Ask a Librarian!

Good luck with your research!

Important Services

E-books

Search the library catalog to see if we have any e-books on your topic. Type the topic or title you're looking for into the search bar. Under Format, select "E-books." For more information on e-books, check out our Simmons E-books guide

Article Databases

The library provides access to many different databases, or collections of articles. These are the best places to search the literature for your research projects. See the Articles on Your Topic page of this guide for more information.

Interlibrary Loan

Looking for a book or article that Simmons doesn't have? Log into your Interlibrary Loan account and request it! Books will be mailed to you, and articles & book chapters will be shared electronically.

Help with Research

Need help? There are lots of ways to get help from a Simmons Librarian. If you have a quick question or need help right away, chat, email, or call us. We're also happy to schedule remote research appointments with you via Zoom, or whatever method of communication works best for you. Make a research Appointment and work with a librarian to:

  • discuss and narrow your topic
  • refine your searching techniques, and
  • choose the highest-quality information to use.

Librarians are here to support your learning and research, and to make finding information a straightforward and friendly process. Feel free to make an appointment with your subject specialist, or choose "No preference" to see all librarians' availability.

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