HOW-TO GUIDES
Short video tutorials and how-to guides that answer some of the most frequently asked questions about library research, services and more. Browse the full list of tutorials or use the quick links on the left sidebar jump to videos on a particular topic.
Also, be sure to check out our the SFC Library Youtube channel for a full list of our video content.
Library Tools and Services
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Learn how to print wirelessly from your laptop or mobile device from anywhere on campus. |
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Learn how to use the library catalog to find and check out your course textbook in 30 seconds! |
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Renewing and Requesting Library Books Learn how to login to your library account, renew your books online and put a hold on a library item. |
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Learn about the video streaming databases you can access through the SFC Library and how best to make use of them. |
Starting Research
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Introduction to Library Research Introduction to the library website and how to use it to find resources for your research project. |
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Learn techniques for generating a list of keywords for searching. From DePaul University Libraries. |
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Learn how to use the Mind Map feature in Credo Reference. A great resource for exploring your topic and finding related concepts and keywords to begin your research. From Credo Reference. |
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Learn about how to use reference tools to help with background research when choosing your research topic. |
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A helpful video discussing the steps you can take to choose the right topic. From NCSU Library. |
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Setting up Library Links in Google Scholar Handy introduction to Google Scholar. Activating Library Links allows Google Scholar to provide full-text links to content available through the SFC Library's subscriptions (Note: Library Links are automatically set up when accessing Google Scholar on campus. Off-campus users will need to set it up manually). |
Finding Materials
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Finding and Downloading eBooks A video tutorial on how to find and download ebooks at SFC Library. |
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Make the most of Google for your research with our video introduction to Advanced Google Searching. |
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A video tutorial on how to evaluate online resources to make sure the information you're using is reliable and trustworthy. |
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A video tutorial on how to find scholarly and academic articles using Google Scholar. |
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Finding Articles in the Library Need to find scholarly or 'peer-reviewed' articles for your research? Check out this tutorial on finding articles at SFC Library. |
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Learn how to use the Business Source Premier database. |
Writing and Citing
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Tutorial on how to read a citation and step-by-step instructions for finding an article from a given citation. |
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A short introduction to annotated bibliographies - What they are, when to use them and how to write them. |
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Tips to Avoid Accidental Plagiarism Check out this video from Editage Insights with tips on how to avoid plagiarism in your academic work |
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Learn how to cite your sources correctly with this handy video introduction. |
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Learn how to cite websites in APA citation style. From Western Michigan University Libraries. |
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Learn how to format in-text and works-cited citations for MLA styles. From McMaster Libraries. |