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Swedish-Start Your Research: Library Resources

Start your library research with this subject guide.

Recommended Databases & Other Resources

Visit our A-Z Database listing for many database options.

MLA International Bibliography
1926 - present. Subject index for books, articles and websites published on modern languages, literatures, folklore, and linguistics.
Academic Search Complete
A multidisciplinary database with full text content in the arts, social sciences, humanities and sciences.

Free Online Resources

Swedish For Immigrants (SFI)
This free government program offers Swedish courses to all Swedish residents. SFI stands for "Swedish for Immigrants" and there are many SFI schools across Sweden.
List of Language Learning Resources (American Swedish Institute)

Data & Statistics

Swedish National Data Service
SND is one of several national entities implementing the so-called Data Act (currently in Swedish only), which is part of the European Union’s transition to a new system of open science. The law aims, among other things, to make research data more openly accessible.

Learn to Research

Library Research Guides

Getting Started with Library Research
by Bronwen Maxson Last Updated Apr 1, 2025 200 views this year
How to Write a Literature Review - A Self-Guided Tutorial
by Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco Last Updated Mar 6, 2025 920 views this year
Citing Sources
by Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco Last Updated Mar 10, 2025 1342 views this year

Video Tutorials and More

UC Merced Library DIY Tutorials
Links to a number of online tutorials, both general and specific, that teach you about accessing information resources and doing library research.
UC Merced Library Workshop Recordings
A complete listing of workshop recordings arranged by topic and presentation date.

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