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Citation Help

Cite your resources properly according to APA 7th edition and MLA 9th edition style guides.

Research Assistance

Need help navigating the world of library research? We can help!

Information Literacy

Information Literacy is the building block of research and critical thinking. Here are some tools to help you become more information literate.

Exam Prep

The library has put together a collection of resources to help you prepare for the NCLEX and HESI exams.

Resources: Subject

Library and online research resources listed by subject area.
Collections

General

The is the main part of the library’s book collection. It contains books on many topics, including nursing.

Archives

The Archives Collection includes non-current materials from the founding of the school in 1958 up to the present time.

Transit Extension

A small collection (approximately 800 titles) at the Extension Center at the Trocaire Achievement Complex on Transit Road in Williamsville.

Children's

A small collection of picture books and chapter books for children ages birth through eleven.

Pleasure Reading

A collection without a strict academic focus meant for our patrons’ own enjoyment – includes many current award-winning books.

Reading Room

A space for study, (relative!) quiet, and reading. The Reading Room and the adjacent area also house several distinct collections.
Request & Schedule

Ask a Question

Fill out our online form and a librarian will answer your question in writing. You can also use our 24/7 LibChat button at the top of the page.

ILL Book Request

Need a book that’s not in our collection? Fill out this Interlibrary Loan book request form.

ILL Article Request

Need a research article that’s not available in one of our online databases? Fill out this Interlibrary Loan article request form.

Research Appointment

Need some individual help? Schedule a Research Appointment with one of the Trocaire librarians.

Reserve the Study Room

The library’s only study room can be reserved during library hours for a two-hour period.

Resource Request

Fill out this form if you’d like to suggest a resource for the library to purchase for its collection.
About

Contact Information

Look up the names, contact information, and subject specialties of the Trocaire librarians.

Hours and Locations

Current library hours, and addresses for both the main Choate campus library and the Transit Extension.

Library FAQs

A guide to the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the library (opens in a new page).

Library Overview

A brief overview of the library’s mission, vision, and policies.

Policies: Collections

A link to the library’s online Collection Development Policy.

Policies: General

A guide to general library policies, including circulation and reserves.

Library Resources for College Programs

Nursing: BSN-RN-LPN

Veterinary Sciences

Allied Health and Professions

Arts and Sciences

Technology Professions

Important Links

Writing a
Research Paper

How to effectively write a college-level research paper

Scheduling a
Research Consultation

Set up a time to consult with one of the librarians

Understanding
Citations

Cite your resources according to APA and MLA style guides

Reserving the
Library Study Room

Study room may be reserved for up to 2 hours

Researching Your Topic

Search the library’s collection of online research databases to find research articles and other information.

A-Z Database List

An alphabetical listing of ALL of the library’s online databases – includes database descriptions.

LibGuides: Databases and Guides by Subject

Click on the link above to retrieve the library’s full list of subject guides and databases.

Featured Library Resources

The Buffalo News

Explore Buffalo history through local news, events and people with the Buffalo News Collection.

Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

Also available remotely 24/7 on any device. This resource is provided by NewsBank.

OverDrive/Libby

This is a resource to read eBooks and listen to audiobooks of popular titles from a wide variety of subject areas.

For instructions on how to use OverDrive, see:
https://trocaire.libguides.com/overdrive-libby

Sign into OverDrive at the following link:
https://nnyoverdrive.overdrive.com/