Interactive tutorials providing step-by-step and how-to instruction on a variety of library research topics.
Quick Search Catalog Database Searching Introduction to Research Citing Sources Library Orientation Library Modules in Canvas
Signe Boudreau, Associate Professor of Teaching & Learning Librarian
This tutorial will guide you through the process of saving and managing your results in Quick Search and managing your library account.
TutorialLearn the best way to access over 3,000,000 (that's million) books on the shelves and hundreds of online databases providing access to millions of electronic resources, such as journal articles, books, encyclopedias, data sets, images, and more.
TutorialThis video will show you how to find an article in the library catalog, using the citation.
Video (3:06)A video, knowledge check, and digital activity to help you through the process of choosing a research topic.
Video (3:49) HandoutThis video discusses the similarities and differences between these evidence synthesis methodologies and when you might want to use one over the other.
Video (52:42)A video and handout about the differences between scholarly and popular sources and how to tell them apart.
Video (3:55) HandoutA video and knowledge check about evaluating sources.
Video (3:49) HandoutA tutorial to help you through the process of finding and choosing a library database.
TutorialIn this short tutorial, you will learn to:
HathiTrust is a digital library that provides access to millions of items either full-text or search only depending on copyright restrictions.
TutorialThis tutorial will introduce you to resources and services available to help you succeed as a student, including how to:
Each of the tutorials found in on this page can be customized for a specific course or program and/or imported into a Canvas course. Some of the tutorials are already available to add to your course through the Canvas Commons. The following modules are available and can easily be imported.
NEW! Library Research Basics: Search like a Pro
Students will learn to:
NEW! Essentials of Data Management & Creating Your Plan: Information for Graduate Students
Students will learn to:
Students will learn to: