LibrarySearch is a great place to start your research, as it is a convenient way to search almost all of the library’s resources using a single search box. You can find books, academic journal articles, patents, and trade journals.
Below are a few of the "top" journals in technology by the number of times their articles have been cited. To see many more journals in technology, including sub-specializations, click on LibrarySearch (Journals) below and select "Engineering & Applied Sciences" from the subject drop-down. At the bottom of the results page technology is listed.
Below are just a few of our databases useful for technology research. For more databases with technology content, check out our Databases A-Z page and select "Technology" from the drop-down.
In addition to the sites listed here, most professional organizations also offer scholarships. When you find a few professional organizations relevant to your field, search or browse their sites for scholarship information. You can also do a Google search for "scholarships __________ students" or "____________ scholarships" (fill in the blank with your major/interest).
The following websites contain directories of grant funding opportunities. Many require some browsing or digging to find what you're looking for. Persistence pays off!
There are many ways you can get research materials from other libraries. In the vast majority of cases, there is no charge to you for this service!
Example:
LibrarySearch is the combined library catalog for the entire University of Maine system. You can search the entire system, or select University of Southern Maine Libraries in the drop-down.
Other helpful tips:
Most databases, as well as catalogs assign subjects to books and articles. A subject is a designated word or phrase that describes an idea or concept and groups all articles or books about that concept together.