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

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

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

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

Library and online research resources listed by subject area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scheduling a
Research Consultation

Set up a time to consult with one of the librarians

Logging In From
Off-Campus

Connecting to the library’s online databases

Reserving the
Library Study Room

Study room may be reserved for up to 2 hours

Understanding
Citations

Cite your resources according to APA and MLA style guides

Writing a
Research Paper

How to effectively write a college-level research paper

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

November
National Native American Heritage Month
and National Family Caregivers Month

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/