Library Resources for Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration: Start Here

A guide to library resources and websites.

Citation Tools

Zotero

GVSU University Libraries recommends Zotero, a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research.

  • Add content from your web browser with a single click
  • Store PDFs, images, audio and video files, and webpage snapshots
  • Organize your resources in collections and subcollections
  • Create accurate citations
  • Access your work on multiple devices
  • Share resources with individuals or groups

Visit their website to download Zotero for free, learn more, or get help.

Need to just create quick bibliographies? Try ZoteroBib, a a free service that helps you quickly create a bibliography in any citation style.

EndNote Basic

You can create a free EndNote Basic account using your GVSU email. EndNote Basic offers:

  • Online Access
  • Cite While You Write plugins
  • Storage for 2Gb of files and 50,000 references
  • Over 3,300 bibliographic styles

Visit the EndNote Basic website to create a free account or get help.

They also have video tutorials on using EndNote Basic.

Mendeley

Mendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.

  • Automatically generate bibliographies
  • Collaborate easily with other researchers online
  • Easily import papers from other research software
  • Find relevant papers based on what you’re reading
  • Access your papers from anywhere online

Visit Mendeley's website to create your free account or get support.

For further assistance, view the Getting Started Guide or check out the videos and tutorials at the Mendeley support center.

Getting started in Public, nonprofit, and health administration research

Welcome to the GVSU Libraries guide to research in public, nonprofit, and health administration.  On the pages tabbed above, you'll find resources tailored to specific research needs:

GVSU Writing Center

Website

We're here to assist you with any writing project, at any stage of your writing process. The center's well-trained peer consultants can help you to brainstorm ideas, organize content, integrate research, polish a draft, and correctly document sources.


Any graduate or undergraduate GVSU student can make an appointment or take advantage of our drop-in hours simply by coming into the center with a draft of your writing. Faculty and staff interested in writing consultations for their own work and our other services can call 331-2922.

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