For a more focused search to locate empirical research articles, there is the Literature Search function. This will allow you to search a myriad of databases in psychology, social sciences, counseling, and more. This search feature can be found on the library's homepage.
Selecting the EBSCO Advanced Search button in the lower-right hand corner will bring you to the advanced search page.
Much like WorldCat Discovery, the literature search feature allows you to enter keywords into the search boxes and a drop-down menu to specify how you would like to construct the search in the field option (author, title, subject terms, etc.). Boolean operators are on display, allowing you to enter a mix of operators for more complex searching. A significant feature is the option to choose a database by subject to allow for a more in-depth approach to research, as indicated by the hyperlink in the upper-left corner.
When exploring the library's databases, be sure to experiment with keywords to expand the scope of your search. Try using terms such as: