How do I Find Dissertations and Theses?
I want a dissertation/thesis in the humanities and social sciences.
I want a dissertation/thesis in the sciences and engineering.
I want a dissertation/thesis created by an LMU student.
I want a dissertation/thesis in the humanities and social sciences.
Step 1
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
This is the first place to look for full text. This database contains over 90% of North American doctoral dissertations and a smaller percentage of theses in the humanities and social sciences. Includes Adobe Acrobat .pdf full text of dissertations and theses published 1997-present and abstracts for earlier years. If the full-text is not available, then move on to Step 2.
Step 2
LINK+
Do a title search in LINK+. If your dissertation/thesis is available in LINK + then you can self-request the title. Your dissertation will arrive in 3 business days. Read more about Link+...
If your Dissertation is not in LINK+, then try Step 3.
Step 3
Book Request Form
Graduate students, Faculty and Staff can also request a dissertation/thesis through traditional inter-library loan. This takes 5 business days or more. Please try Step 1 and 2 before filling out the Book Request Form. Need Help?
I want a dissertation/thesis in the sciences and engineering.
Step 1
Dissertation Abstracts
Do you want to search for dissertations or theses on your topic? You can search this database and see if any exist on your topic. If you already have the title/citation of a specific dissertation then proceed to step 2.
Dissertation Abstracts is an index to dissertations at accredited U.S. institutions from 1861 to present; selectively covers theses and Canadian and European dissertations. This database provides access to abstracts only. Go to step 2 to find the full text.
Step 2
LINK+
Do a title search in LINK+. If your dissertation/thesis is available in LINK + then you can self-request the title. Your dissertation will arrive in 3 business days. Read more about Link+...
If your Dissertation is not in LINK+, then try Step 3.
Step 3
Book Request Form
Graduate students, Faculty and Staff can also request a dissertation/thesis through traditional inter-library loan. This takes 5 business days or more. Please try LINK+ before filling out the Book Request Form. Need Help?
How do I locate theses and dissertations created by LMU students?
Some bound LMU theses are located in the library. Please use LINUS , the LMU library catalog, to find the location and call number of the desired thesis/theses. You may search by title or by author . If you would like to browse the theses in the library, click here , or conduct a word search in LINUS by typing " loyola marymount university and thesis ". Here is another search example for education dissertations, "Ed.D. and thesis and loyola marymount university."
The library has a large collection of art therapy theses as well as some in education, theological studies, and philosophy. Many theses are located upstairs in Reserves. Go to the Media & Reserve Services counter. If you can't find a thesis in LINUS, ask Reference for help.