All UB Libraries resources can be accessed through the UB Libraries home page.

The Library Skills Workbook is an instructional resource designed to introduce students to the UB Libraries information resources, and general information literacy skills students need for research. The Library Skills Workbook is a general education requirement for all undergraduates and students should complete it at some point during their first semester at UB.

The online Research Assistant will help students learn basic research skills. The Research Assistant helps to locate books, periodicals, and full-text articles using the Libraries’ print and online resources, including the BISON online catalog.  It also shows students how to cite sources, and what to look for when using the Web for research. The Research Assistant was designed to take students through the entire research process, but each section stands alone, so students can use the directory link straight to a particular piece of information.

The Ask Us resource gives students two ways of asking a librarian a question over the internet and also gives information on where to find a helping person. Students can use the Instant Librarian service, which is a live chat feature and a convenient way to get real-time assistance or information from an on-campus librarian. You need AOL's Instant Messenger to use it, and Live Chat is available to students during Fall and Spring semesters. In addition to Live Chat, librarians can answer questions via email. Students can send questions using the link provided on the Ask Us page. Responses are usually received within 24 hours Monday-Friday.