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Library Tutorials

Videos and tutorials of how to use the resources at Billington Library.

Last Updated: Oct 3, 2024 7:27 AM
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Library Catalog Search Basics

Library Databases

Introduction to Summon

Using Summon to Find Research Articles

Using Reference Lists to Find Additional Resources

Link to Google Slides on Using Reference Lists to Find Additional Resources

Requesting Items from the Library

Catalog Tutorials

Virtual Shelf Browsing
This tutorial will guide you in how to virtually (or shelf) browse the books in our catalog at the library.

Self-paced Summon Tutorials

Basic Summon Searching Tutorial
By the end of the tutorial, you should be able to:

1. Search for library materials
2. Know how to filter your search to find books, periodicals and videos
3. Use different keywords to get better results
4. Get help from the library
Advanced Summon Searching Tutorial
By the end of this tutorial, you should be able to :

1. Use Summon's Advanced Search page
2. Utilize Boolean operators to help narrow down results
3. Find a specific journal title

Summon Search

Catalog Search

Library Catalog

Searches Summon for physical items in the library

Full Library Database List