Research Corner
Broward County Library is the best place to start your research. Trained professionals can help you get the right information quickly and easily.
Get help with all of your research needs:
- Why use free online resources or databases?
- View sample free online resources or database questions.
- Get help with a research paper or referenced paper.
- Gain help to write a book report.
Why use a database?
Search engines are fast and easy, but the information may not always be accurate. The best way to gather information for your research is through the free online resources or databases offered by your library. Broward County Library pays the subscription fees, so you can have free access to excellent sources of information.
But which free online resources or databases should I use or what should I ask?
Sample questions to help you use our databases.
If you are not sure how to begin to use databases, check out our lists of sample questions to help you ask the right questions. Click here to view a list of sample database questions.
If you are in graduate school or work with a lot of research, you may want to download Zotero. It is an additional tool that can help you organize citations, create an online library for all of your .pdf files, images, and Web site pages, add helpful notes about your research, and organize research with specific tags. Click here to access the Zotero Web site for more information.
Broward etutor
Need help with your homework? With Broward etutor you can get free, one-on-one help from a certified tutor seven days a week from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Subject specialists in math, science, social studies, and English can help explain concepts or solve the problem on a virtual whiteboard. Questions can also be asked through an online chat session.
Test Preparation - PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT.
Broward etutor also offers 24/7 online test preparation for college and graduate school. The preparation includes questions, tips, and sample tests.
Research Paper or Referenced Paper
I need help with a research paper or a referenced paper that requires citations or sources!
Broward County Library offers detailed information about the different elements in a research or referenced paper. Click here to find out about format, citations, and different styles.
Need to write a book report. Let Broward County Library help you. Click here to view a detailed page with information on the structure, content, and format.
My resume needs to be updated. What information is important to have in a resume and what action words should I use?
Click here to view what a resume is and is not, essential elements, and action words. Additionally, you can place a hold on resume books and cover letters directly within the page.
Genealogy/Family History
Let Broward County Library help you find out more about your family history. Use our tools to help you plan your investigation and learn what you need to start with our toolkit.
Ask A Librarian in real-time without leaving the comfort of your home or office. Use the online chat feature to speak with a reference librarian during the hours available. You can also e-mail a librarian if it is past the hours chat is available.
