Library - How To Guide

Library How To's

Journal Articles

• Find Journal Articles
• Specific Database Guides
• Request Articles Not Owned by the Library
• Differentiate between Scholarly Journals & Popular Magazines
• Identify Scholarly Information Movie (requires Flash Player)

Books

• Find Books
• Find Reference Books
• Reading Call Numbers
• Renew Books
• Request Books Not Owned by the Library
• Get Library Items Mailed to Your Home (for students living more than 30 miles away)

Websites

• Find Quality Websites
• Navigate the Web Movie (requires Flash Player)
  Text Version of Navigating the Web

Search Tips

• Create a Library Search Statement
• Narrow or Broaden Your Search

Cite Sources

• Cite Sources in MLA, APA, Chicago, or CSE
• View Model Papers
• Create Bibliographies with Refworks | Help Guide
• Avoid Plagiarism

Getting Research Help

• Chat with, Email, or Call a Librarian
• Use Library Databases Off Campus