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Hostos Library Information
Please Contact Us! For further assistance contact the librarians below.
Prof. Jorge Matos - jmatos@hostos.cuny.edu
Rocket Your Research! Discuss your research with a librarian: Set up a 30 minute appointment
Visit Our Library Contingency Guide! This guide will provide resources available during the shutdown such as free online textbooks and other useful information. See library guide.
How Do I Distinguish Between Different Sources?
Chart of Different Types of Sources - This chart is a breakdown of different types of academic sources. Courtesy of Wayne State University Libraries.
Tips for Evaluating Sources!
- Peer-reviewed sources are written by experts for other experts in professional fields. Authors use technical and academic language.
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Magazine and newspaper articles are written by experts for the general public.
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Select magazine, newspaper and encyclopedia articles to get a general overview of your subject before viewing peer-reviewed sources.
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​Encyclopedia articles are written by experts for the general public and students. Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedia articles available via our library digital resources.
For more information on evaluating sources see: Library Research Guide.
