Library Tutorials
These online tutorials have been developed to help you become familiar with libraries in general and the UTEP Library specifically. Module A is a general introduction to libraries. Module B explains how to find journals and newspapers using online databases. Module C teaches how to evaluate web sites and how to cite online resources.
To view the modules you will need to have Flash Player installed. This is a free player and if you do not have it installed, you can get the player by going to http://www.adobe.com and then clicking on “Download Flash Player”. Follow instructions to install the player. The run-time of each of the modules is included below. Your viewing time may vary.
Module A- Where do you go for information? (3:41 min.)
- Getting Ready to Use the Library (4:02 min.)
- Searching for Books
- Introduction (3:29 min.)
- Searching by title (3:10 min.)
- Searching by author (3:29 min.)
- Searching by keyword or subject (6:41 min.)
- Locating Books in the Library (3:39 min.)
- What are Call Numbers?? (2:46 min.)
VERY IMPORTANT -- Be sure to email the quiz results to BOTH your INSTRUCTOR and YOURSELF!
Module B
- Searching for Journals and Magazines (18:15 min.)
- Searching for Newspapers (8:30 min.)
VERY IMPORTANT -- Be sure to email the quiz results to BOTH your INSTRUCTOR and YOURSELF!
Module C
- Evaluating Web Resources (3:41 min.)
- Bibliographic Citations (8:16 min.)
VERY IMPORTANT -- Be sure to email the quiz results to BOTH your INSTRUCTOR and YOURSELF!