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Faculty Services

Library Tutorials: How-Tos

How to Use the Library Catalog

How to Search for Books and Media in the Library Catalog
Follow these steps to conduct a basic search for physical items located in the library.
How to Search for Articles in the Library Catalog
Follow these steps to conduct a basic search for scholarly articles using the library catalog.

Interactive Tutorials

Searching for Books in the Library Catalog
Learn how to search for and find books in the library.
Searching for Articles in the Library Catalog
Learn how to search for scholarly (peer reviewed) articles in the library catalog.

How to Use Library Databases

Off-Campus Access

How to Access Library Databases from Off-Campus

Academic Search Complete

How to Conduct a Basic Search
Follow these steps to conduct a basic search for articles in Academic Search Complete.
How to Download, E-Mail or Cite an Article
Follow these steps to download, e-mail, or cite an article in Academic Search Complete.

Interactive Tutorials

Opposing Viewpoints
Interactive closed captioned video tutorial and guided practice.

How to Cite Your Sources

Basic Citation Guides (With Examples)

Citation Tools

How to Use RefWorks
Learn how to use RefWorks, a tool that makes it easy to cite sources and create bibliographies in MLA or APA style.
NoodleTools
Use NoodleTools to build and manage citations in MLA or APA format. See this quick start guide for help.

How to Evaluate Sources

Find Credible Sources Using the SIFT Method
The SIFT Method is a set of tools to use when trying to determine if a particular source of information is appropriate for your given needs.

Interactive Tutorials

Interactive Tutorial: Finding Credible Sources Using the SIFT Method
An interactive tutorial about finding credible sources online.

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