Browse these video tutorials for library research tips:
Finding the Full Text of Articles Search, search, search...
Time: 03:13
Saving Failed Searches My search didn't work! What do I do now?
Time: 02:32
Citing Canadian Statutes All about citing Canadian statutes.
Time: 03:21
Concept Mapping: How to Start Your Term Paper Research This video shows how to develop your topic to start your research paper.
Time: 04:00
Expand Your Search Using Truncation Learn how to use truncation to expand your search for articles by including all variations of a word.
Time: 00:40
Cite Your Sources. Find the Article This video identifies all the parts that make up a citation and explains common misunderstandings such as the difference between a journal title and an article title and its importance in citing or locating the article.
Time: 02:40
PsycINFO Thesaurus Complete See a demonstration on how to ensure that you use the correct terms when searching for articles in the PsycINFO database.
Time: 02:08
How to Read a Call Number Don't get lost in the stacks again. This video tells you how to read and use a call number so that you find your book on the shelf.
Time: 02:08
Boolean Searching This explains the concept of Boolean logic that uses "and", "or" and "not" to help you find the best articles available on your topic.
Time: 02:15
A Quick Introduction to the Library Catalogue Start with this screencast if you are looking for short and clear instructions on how to search for books, DVDs and other material in the Douglas College Library catalogue.
Time: 04:44
Catalogue AlertsHow to set up personalized alerts in the Library catalogue
Time: 01:07
