Search online in library databases
You can search the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global database to find theses and dissertations from institutions around the world. This database offers full text for most dissertations added since 1997 and strong retrospective full-text coverage for older graduate works. You can do a basic keyword search or search for a specific title, author, or institution.
Search for works for University of Nevada, Reno authors
There is no single search method that will find every thesis and dissertation by a University of Nevada, Reno author. These are your best options:
- Search ProQuest Dissertations & Theses @ University of Nevada, Reno to find online versions where available. You can limit by author, advisor, department, degree type, etc.
- Use Library Search to find any master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation produced at the University (as well as some non-University of Nevada, Reno theses). Theses and dissertations produced prior to 2018 may have print, microfilm, and/or digital copies available; those produced in 2018 or after will only have online copies. Library Search also integrates content from the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global database. You can search for a keyword, author, date, and/or title. Use the filters on the left-hand side of the screen under “Resource Type” to narrow to “Dissertations” (although not indicated, the search will include theses).
The "Dissertations" filter is enclosed in a red rectangle to indicate its location on the Library Search results page.
You can also use the “Held by library” filter under “Availability” to find physical copies. You can also search ScholarWolf, the University's institutional repository, for dissertations and theses that are not available through ProQuest.
Need more help?
Find more detailed information in the University Libraries' guide to Finding Dissertations & Theses.