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Here is Self-Help for finding and using information in the library and on the web. You can link to a tutorial in a new window from the Tutorial Links tab.
Last Updated: Jan 9, 2012 URL: http://guides.stlcc.edu/tutorials Print Guide RSS UpdatesEmail AlertsShareThis

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Searching Library Resources

  • Keyword Searching in the Library Catalog  
      
      
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    A brief tutorial which shows how to construct keyword searches specifically for the library catalog, as compared to natural language searching on the web. (3:56 min., Young-Abotsi)
  • Locating Books in the Libraries  
      
      
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    A brief tutorial which shows how to find the books on the shelves in STLCC libraries. (5:44 min., Young-Abotsi)
  • Controlled Vocabulary  
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    A brief, generic tutorial introducting the use of controlled vocabulary in library catalogs and databases. (3:20 min, Young-Abotsi)
  • Truncation  
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    A brief tutorial introducing the search strategy of truncation, one that can make your information search more efficient and effective. (3:15 min., Helbling)
 

Databases

 

Evaluating Information

  • Finding Original Research  
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    A brief tutorial designed to help you find and recognize examples of original research.(3:41 min., Helbling)
 

Journal Locator

  • Finding a Specific Journal or Periodical  
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    A brief tutorial demonstrating the use of the Journal Locator for finding specific periodicals or journals from the library's web site. (3:30 min., Helbling)
  • Using Article Linker in the STLCC Databases  
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    A brief, interactive tutorial designed to help you find articles that may not be available full text in the database you are currently searching. (3:11 min., Helbling)
 

Mini-tutorials for Library Website

A few silent, very short tutorials on simple library website procedures.

 

Documentation

 

Need a tutorial or a live librarian?

What do you want to know about using the STLCC Libraries? Use the Comments link below to send us your ideas for tutorials. 
If you need live help, Ask a Librarian.

St. Louis Community College Libraries

Florissant Valley Campus Library
3400 Pershall Rd.
Ferguson, MO 63135-1408
Phone: 314-513-4514

Forest Park Campus Library
5600 Oakland
St. Louis, MO 63110-1316
Phone: 314-644-9210

Meramec Campus Library
11333 Big Bend Road
St. Louis, MO 63122-5720
Phone: 314-984-7797

Wildwood Campus Library
2645 Generations Drive
Wildwood, MO 63040-1168
Phone: 636-422-2000

 

 
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