Your Librarian
Introduction
Welcome! This guide will introduce you to resources for completing research while studying abroad.
If you think there are resources, or have more specific needs that aren't addressed here, please reach out with your questions or comments.
Important tips
Remember, even while abroad, you remain a student of UCSB, and will continue to have access to UCSB Library's electronic resources and staff. To ensure you retain access, make sure to install the Campus VPN and use a stable internet connection. We recommend getting the VPN up and running before you leave, so you don't run into any issues in a different timezone.
This is also a handy tool to use while traveling or using public wifi networks to preserve your data and privacy. Learn more about using a VPN by reading the Campus VPN FAQ.
Getting Started with Your Research
Need help defining your research developing your research project? Consider using the following tools (authentication required) to help you in your project planning.
- SAGE Research Methods This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text access to social sciences-related books, reference works and journal articles published by SAGE. Also includes peer-reviewed case studies, teaching datasets with instructional guides, and a series of original instructional videos created by SAGE to aid pedagogy in social science research.
