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Last Updated: Dec 19, 2011 URL: http://guides.lib.ku.edu/guidestutorials Print Guide RSS UpdatesShareThis

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Welcome

Welcome to the KU Libraries Guide to library research.

Do you need help getting started with library research?  Would you like to learn how to request materials and renew your books online?  Do you need help finding resources using the library catalog and library databases? You can find the answers here! We have created short yet informative videos to help demonstrate how to efficently and successfuly do academic level research.

If you have comments about these tutorials, or have suggestions for additional tutorials or guides, please use the contact information on the right hand side of this page.

Best wishes on your research!

 

About this Guide

This guide includes how-to videos to help you with your library research.

  • Library Catalog
    On this page you will learn to use the library catalog to find resources, check course reserves, renew materials, recall/request a book, read call number, request TripSaver (Faculty/Staff only), and request resources from the Library Annex.
  • Databases
    The video tutorials on this page will explain how to select a database for your research needs, how to use Google Scholar, how to get full-text articles using the Get at KU button, search for e-journals, citation linker, and how to use the Quick Search option.
  • Interlibrary Loan
    On this page the tutorials will demonstrate how to request materials either owned (articles/book chapters) or items not owned by the KU Libraries.
  • Search Strategies
    On this page you will learn tips for effective searching!
  • Evaluating Resources
    The videos on this page demonstrate how to evaluate websites and how to select the appropriate resource for your research.
  • Thesis and Dissertations
    The video tutorials on this page walk you through the online thesis/dissertation submission process.
  • Citations
    On this page you will learn how to read a citation in APA or MLA format.
  • Equipment
    The video tutorials on this page will demonstrate how to use the scanners and microfilm readers in Watson Library.
 

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