Depending on your assignment or project, the literature you review may include published books and journal articles as well as what librarians call gray literature (e.g., government reports, working papers produced by think tanks, and dissertations and theses).
Once you have a few appropriate sources, look at their bibliographies, references, notes, and footnotes to find additional important works in the field. If you find that particular authors or works are cited again and again in your reading, be sure to add them to your list.
Some general tools for finding resources appear below. Please consult our research guides for recommended databases and other resources tailored to your subject and for tips on using Zotero to manage your research.
Use OneSearch to find books, E-books, articles, videos, and more. Use drop-down menus, facets, and the advanced search function to apply limits to your search.
Be sure to put phrases in quotes, and use the + sign when you have more than one keyword:
"civil rights movement"
+women +"Middle Ages"