Guide to finding theses or dissertations

Search for theses or dissertations from other universities

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Search for ETDs (electronic theses & dissertations) from various universities in the Scirus database.	Now, online Free	Scirus ETD Search
24-page previews of many theses and dissertations. Occasional full text available.	Now, online 24-page preview free	Search Proquest Dissertations & Theses for citations and some 24-page previews.
Using our Tripsaver service, you can get us to borrow it for you from another library. If we cannot borrow it, we will give you the option to purchase a paper copy from UMI for a subsidized rate of $25.	About 7-10 working days. Foreign theses take longer. Interlibrary loan is free to NCSU affliates.	Tripsaver
Buy a PDF copy	Now, online, $37 (price as of March 2011)	UMI
Buy a paper copy	Time for shipping + $44 (price as of March 2011)	UMI