Library Tutorials
Basic Tutorials
All tutorials require the Adobe Flash Player
Website Overview [3:00]
- Research Help Guides [1:00]
- the Library Catalog: catalogusmai [1:40]
- Subject Guides [1:20]
- Research Port [1:20]
- Course Reserves [1:20]
Library Media and Slide Library Web Tour [6:00]
- online Library Media resources
- the Slide Library's Database, with over 25,000 digital images
Library Media Tutorials
Basic Search Tutorial for Media Items [3:45]
- limit searches by format and campus
- search for items by title
- determine an item's call number and availability
- find specifc CDs with opus or catalog numbers
Advanced Search Tutorial for Media Items, Part I [5:45]
- locate an exact phrase using quotes
- utilize a truncator
- search for genres and subjects
- narrow or broaden your search with Boolean operators
Advanced Search Tutorial for Media Items, Part II [3:45]
- search by call number
- log into your library account
- request items
- renew items
- successfully interpret different availability statuses
Advanced Search Tutorial for Media Items, Part III [5:30]
- search for items in a specific language
- search only for new items
- modify the order of your search results
Advanced Search Tutorial for Media Items, Part IV [5:45]
- use subject headings to find similiar items
- use the help menu to learn more about the catalog
- email lists of titles to yourself
- save lists of items in your account
Research Tutorials
Art Research Tutorial [4:30]
- locate books & media in the catalog
- find journal articles in Subject Guides & Research Port
- utilize subject dictionaries & encyclopedias
- make use of the Research Help Guides
- contact reference librarians for assistance
Music Research Tutorial [4:30]
- locate books, scores & media in the catalog
- find journal articles in Subject Guides & Research Port
- utilize subject dictionaries & encyclopedias
- make use of the Research Help Guides
- contact reference librarians for assistance
Theatre Research Tutorial [4:15]
- locate books & media in the catalog
- find journal & newspaper articles in Subject Guides & Research Port
- utilize subject dictionaries & encyclopedias
- make use of the Research Help Guides
- contact reference librarians for assistance
