"How to" Tutorials
Here you will find tutorials and guides describing how to use a number of the Library's resources for conducting research and locating needed information. New tutorials are always being added, so check back on this page often. If you don't see a tutorial that answers a specific question you have, feel free to e-mail the Library webmaster to make a suggestion.
For Students, Faculty, & Staff
How do I use a database to find articles?
How do I search all of the databases at the same time?
How do I find journals or newspapers by title?
How do I identify scholarly journal articles? (YouTube clip courtesy of Cornell University)
How do I identify substantive news articles? (YouTube clip courtesy of Cornell University)
How do I access electronic course reserves?
How do I use netLibrary?
How do I find videos on DVD or VHS in the Library?
How do I find a book review?
How do I find books by subject category?
What do I do if the Library doesn't have the material I need?
How do I search for primary sources?
How can I understand library terminology? (courtesy of Montana State University)
How do I search all of the databases at the same time?
How do I find journals or newspapers by title?
How do I identify scholarly journal articles? (YouTube clip courtesy of Cornell University)
How do I identify substantive news articles? (YouTube clip courtesy of Cornell University)
How do I access electronic course reserves?
How do I use netLibrary?
How do I find videos on DVD or VHS in the Library?
How do I find a book review?
How do I find books by subject category?
What do I do if the Library doesn't have the material I need?
How do I search for primary sources?
How can I understand library terminology? (courtesy of Montana State University)
For Faculty
How do I place full text articles on my WebCT?
How do I place materials on course reserve for my students?
How do I schedule a Library orientation session for my class?