Online Library Tutorials
The online library tutorials explain how to conduct research in SVSU's Zahnow Library in order to successfully complete research assignments. As you do your research don’t forget the friendly and knowledgeable professional reference librarians that are available to help you!
- How to Find Books in Zahnow Library (*Updated-5/21/13)This 3 minute tutorial will show you how to discovers books through Encore, Zahnow library's catalog. It will also demonstrate how to locate books on the shelf using library of congress call numbers.
- How to Find Newspaper Articles (*NEW-5/21/13)This 4 minute tutorial will show you how to find newspaper articles through the database Newsbank Access World News.
- How to Request Books Through MelCat (*NEW-5/21/13)Brief tutorial on how to request books that Zahnow Library does not own through MelCat (Michigan Electronic Catalog.)
- How to Develop a Research Strategy Learn how a library research strategy develops into a plan of action that gives direction to your research, enabling you to conduct research systematically rather than haphazardly.
- How to Locate Books Using Classic Catalog (CardCat) The Classic Catalog (CardCat) is the library's traditional online catalog. Use it to find out what the library has in its collections and where the material is located. Search it by keyword, author, title, and subject.
- How to Find a Periodical Article (closed caption) 5 minute video on the process of finding an article from a periodical
- How to Determine Credible Websites Learn how to identify and evaluate websites for credibility.
- Online/Hybrid Courses-Embedded Librarian Support 5 minute video explaining library assistance within a VSpace course.
- Searching Educator's Reference Complete Database 5 minute video about accessing and searching this library database
- Using "Find Text" to locate and request articles 5 minute video about using the find text resource to locate articles
- Zahnow Library Tour 2012
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Handouts
- Find Text (pdf)Learn how to use Find Text software tool to determine if the full text of journal articles may be accessed through other Zahnow Library databases or if the article may be located in print or microfilm on the 2nd floor of the library..
- Library Glossary of Terms (pdf)
- Search Tips (pdf) A list of important search tips for library databases.
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