Videos & How-Tos

What to, where to, when to: Library Videos & How-Tos

Short videos and guides that answer frequently asked questions about library research, services and more.

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Get it @ Western not working   Text-based tutorial

When "Get it @ Western" doesn't get you what you expect, follow these steps

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How to Find Journal Articles   Video-based tutorial

How to pick the right database and get the full text of articles. (1:26)

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How to Read a Scholarly Article   Video-based tutorial

Tips on skimming and digesting journal articles. (2:34)

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Journal Abbreviations   Text-based tutorial

How to find full journal titles and journal title abbreviations.

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Review Articles: A very brief introduction   Video-based tutorial

What is a review article? How do I find a review article and more. (02:12)

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The Peer Review Process   Video-based tutorial

What is it? Why is it important to know about it? (1:56)

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Books

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How to Find Books   Video-based tutorial

Three tips on finding print books in Western Libraries. (1:10)

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Introduction to Call Numbers   Video-based tutorial

How to read those letters and numbers on the spine of a library book. (2:25)

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Citing and Writing

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Annotated Bibliographies   Text-based tutorial

What is an annotated bibliography? Why write one? What kinds of sources should you annotate?

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APA Style Guide Videos   Video-based tutorial

A collection of helpful videos on using APA citation; based on the 6th edition of the style guide

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Benefits of Using Citation Management Tools   Video-based tutorial

Why should you consider using a Citation Management tool? Learn here! (1:32)

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Literature Review   Video-based tutorial

Are you a graduate student? Need to do a literature review? Here is how to get started. (3:45)

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Literature Reviews, Introduction to Different Types of   Text-based tutorial

An explanation of some of the more common types of literature reviews

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MLA Style 8th Edition Guide Videos   Video-based tutorial

A collection of helpful videos on using MLA citation; based on the 8th edition of the MLA Handbook

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Paraphrasing   Interactive tutorial

What is Paraphrasing? It is not a phrase with a parachute! How can you use the ideas in books or articles without plagiarizing?

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Plagiarism   Text-based tutorial

What plagiarism is and how to avoid it.

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Evaluation

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Evaluating Sources   Video-based tutorial

Criteria to help you critically evaluate sources of information and ensure that you're only using quality sources of information. (2:16)

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RADAR   Interactive tutorial

This interactive module will show you how to use your RADAR to evaluate information!

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How to Conduct a Systematic Review   Text-based tutorial

This tutorial introduces systematic reviews and explains the steps to a systematic review

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Full Text Access

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Get it @ Western not working   Text-based tutorial

When "Get it @ Western" doesn't get you what you expect, follow these steps

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Getting Started

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Getting More Help   Video-based tutorial

There are a number of ways you can get help from Western Libraries (0:36)

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Research Process Toolkit   Video-based tutorial

Have an assignment due? Don't know where to begin? Use this toolkit on how to get started and complete your assignment.

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Metrics

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Research Metrics   Text-based tutorial

An introduction to the metrics used in the evaluation and assessment of research. Includes Impact Factor, h-index, and who is citing your work.

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Playlists and Toolkits

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APA Style Guide Videos   Video-based tutorial

A collection of helpful videos on using APA citation; based on the 6th edition of the style guide

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MLA Style 8th Edition Guide Videos   Video-based tutorial

A collection of helpful videos on using MLA citation; based on the 8th edition of the MLA Handbook

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Music information literacy instructional videos   Video-based tutorial

Some helpful videos for finding music collections online and in the library catalogue.

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Research Process Toolkit   Video-based tutorial

Have an assignment due? Don't know where to begin? Use this toolkit on how to get started and complete your assignment.

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Scholarly Sources

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RADAR   Interactive tutorial

This interactive module will show you how to use your RADAR to evaluate information!

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The Peer Review Process   Video-based tutorial

What is it? Why is it important to know about it? (1:56)

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Search Tips

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Concept Mapping   Text-based tutorial

Plan your search with a visual representation of your search terms.

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Developing a Research Question   Video-based tutorial

Explains why phrasing your research topic as a question can help you focus your research and find relevant information (2:57)

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Developing Search Terms   Video-based tutorial

Tips on brainstorming for additional search terms to help you get the best results (2:57)

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Keeping a Search Log   Text-based tutorial

How do you keep track of your searches effectively, and save time.

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Picking the Right Database   Video-based tutorial

How to find the best database for a topic (3:24)

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Putting Together your Search Terms   Video-based tutorial

Tips on creating effective search strategies. (1:35)

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Refining your Search with Fields   Video-based tutorial

Tips & tricks for narrowing down your search results. (1:22)

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Revising Your Search Strategy   Video-based tutorial

Helpful search tips to use when you can't find any sources on your topic. (1:45)

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Searching with Boolean Operators   Video-based tutorial

Learn how to create a effective search strategy using the Boolean operators, "AND" and "OR". (3:43)

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Subject Headings   Video-based tutorial

What they are and how they can help you find sources. (4:26)

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Two ways to Search a Database   Video-based tutorial

The all-in-one approach vs. the search-history approach. (2:12)

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Subject Specific

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Engineering Standards and Codes Guide   Text-based tutorial

Reading standard numbers, finding standards at Western, equivalency and currency of standards

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Finding Market Share   Video-based tutorial   Text-based tutorial

What is Market Share? Resources for determining Market Share.

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Google and Google Scholar   Interactive tutorial

What’s the difference between Google and Google Scholar? Learn how both can help you meet your research needs.

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Music information literacy instructional videos   Video-based tutorial

Some helpful videos for finding music collections online and in the library catalogue.

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Types of information sources for Science, Medicine & Engineering   Video-based tutorial

Where to look for different types of information. (1:59)

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Theses and Dissertations

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How To Find Dissertations   Text-based tutorial

How to find theses and dissertations from anywhere.

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Tours

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360 Tour of the Allyn and Betty Taylor Library   Video-based tutorial   Interactive tutorial

Click on the video and drag your mouse to change your view or pause and look around. (6:30)

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Library DIY   Text-based tutorial

Learn about Do It Yourself options from Western Libraries.

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Types of Sources

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Grey Literature   Video-based tutorial

What it is, how to find it, and how it might help your research. (2:39)

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RADAR   Interactive tutorial

This interactive module will show you how to use your RADAR to evaluate information!

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Reference Tools   Video-based tutorial

What they are and how they can help you find more sources to support your research. (0:58)

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Review Articles: A very brief introduction   Video-based tutorial

What is a review article? How do I find a review article and more. (02:12)

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Types of information sources for Science, Medicine & Engineering   Video-based tutorial

Where to look for different types of information. (1:59)

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