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Library Modules
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Library Skills Learning ModulesFormerly a course in Blackboard, the Library Skills Modules with built-in quizzes are now housed here!
Step-by-Step Tutorials
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Advertising Red BooksProvides step-by-step instructions for using Advertising Red Books.
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BrowZineProvides instructions for browsing and finding articles by subject area
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Business Source CompleteProvides step-by-step instructions for finding articles and company information
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Finding a book in the LibraryProvides step-by-step instruction for finding a print book in the UM Libraries.
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Google ScholarProvides step-by-step instructions for using and searching Google Scholar.
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Interlibrary LoanProvides directions on setting up an account, submitting requests, and more
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Library CatalogProvides step-by-step instructions for using the Library Catalog.
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One SearchProvides step-by-step directions for using One Search.
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Plagiarism TutorialThis tutorial explains the basics of plagiarism and how to avoid it.
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PrivCoProvides instructions for searching and using PrivCo.
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PubMedProvides information on using PubMed, a an open access biomedical literature database.
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Simmons CatalystProvides step-by-step instructions for using Simmons Catalyst
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Social ExplorerProvides step-by-step directions for using Map and Tables in Social Explorer
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SRDSProvides directions on searching SRDS for various types of media.
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StatistaProvides step-by-step instructions for using Statista.
Video Tutorials
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Advertising Red Books (video)This tutorial give a brief overview of Advertising Red Books.
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Business Source Complete (video)This tutorial shows how to quickly find SWOTS and company profiles for companies in Business Source Complete.
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Developing Keywords (video)This brief tutorial explains how to develop keywords that you can use to search in library resources.
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How to Read an Article Citation (video)This tutorial explains how to read an article citation.
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IBISWorld (video)This tutorial gives a basic overview of the database IBISWorld.
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NexiUni (video)This tutorial gives a basic overview of the how to find company information in NexisUni.
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One Search (video)This tutorial demonstrates how to perform basic and advanced searches via One Search.
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Plagiarism Tutorial (video)This tutorial explains the basics of plagiarism and how to avoid it.
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PrivCo (video)This tutorial gives a basic overview of the database PrivCo.
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Social Explorer (video)Demonstrates how to use maps and reports (or tables)
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SRDS (video)This tutorial gives an overview of SRDS.
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Statista (video)This tutorial give a basic overview of searching in Statista.
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