Guides: Science: Home

Welcome!

This guide supports all students in the College of Science as well as those in other disciplines! You'll find the basics of library research and citation for the sciences within this resource.

Simple visual of the Scientific Method from Thebiologyprimer, 2016. Public Domain.

More in-depth information on each department with in the College of Science can be found in the following guides: Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics & Astronomy.

If you are off-campus, many of the resources featured here require that you login with your BroncoName and BroncoPassword.

Using the University Library

Why use the Library if everything I need is online?

Unfortunately, not all information is available online, and many things online cost money, are factually inaccurate, or otherwise unreliable.

How can the Library help me?

During your time at Cal Poly Pomona, your instructors will expect you to use a variety of academic resources, including books, peer-reviewed articles, as well as specific research journals and databases. Many of the library materials you will need are available electronically, including over 100 academic databases full of information to support your research projects and class assignments. Many of the relevant resources available in throughout the databases, books, and journals in the University Library cannot be located by searching Google – though Google is a great place to start your research!

Useful Library Resources

Take advantage of all the resources gathered and maintained by the staff and faculty of your University Library. Start your research here! Ask for help from our librarians, staff, and student assistants! Talk to your professors about adding new books and relevant resources to our collection! We are here to help you succeed!

Library Homepage

Your starting point for research!
New User's Guide

Some basic information for new students or students unfamiliar with the Library, our resources, and services.
Databases by Subject and Title

Our list of databases full of articles and other electronic research resources!
Research Tutorials

Need help navigating research and citation but don't have time to meet with a librarian? Check-out our numerous Research Tutorials on the basics of research, citation, and general library skills.

Tips for New Users

Bronco One Card: Your Bronco One Card is your library card. You will need it to check out books, enter the 24 hour computer lab and group study rooms. You can also use your card to print using Bronco Bucks. To access our databases from home, you will be prompted to login with your Bronco name and Bronco password.
Floor Maps: You can familiarize yourself with our building by looking at our floor maps.
Library Events: Learn about upcoming events on the Library Calendar. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Hours: To see when the Library building is open and when help is available at each help desk, here are our Library Hours.
Tech Services: You can print, scan, photocopy, charge your mobile devices, and use computers throughout the building, including a 24 hour computer lab on the first floor. Like many other buildings on campus, we have wifi access. You can get help for tech problems at the Tech Help Desk on the 2nd floor.
Finding Books and Articles: To get started, use the search box at the top of this page. To find student research projects and master's theses and projects, use our Bronco Scholarworks institutional repository. To request books and articles we don't have in the Library, use Document Delivery.
Need Help?: Take a look at our frequently asked questions. To learn about basic library research methods, watch our videos on YouTube. Try our subject guides, which suggest resources for your major or course. For further assistance, please email a subject librarian.