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Tutorials

Check out our video tutorials! The AUS Library now offers several online video tutorials to help you get acquainted with our resources and services and to teach you research skills.

Click on the movie projector to view the tutorial.

AUS Library Catalog Tutorials

Topic	Description	Link
Understanding a Library Record	Learn how to understand the different components of a library item record. Length: 1:33 min
Searching by Author	Learn how to search for works by a specific author in the library catalog. Length: 1:15 min
Searching by Title	Learn how to search for a work by its title in the library catalog. Length: 1:07 min
Searching by Keyword	Learn how to search for items using keywords in the library catalog. Length: 1:20 min
Using MyLibraryRecord	Learn how to manage your library account using MyLibraryRecord. Length: 1:02 min
Using Journal Finder	Learn how to find a specific journal title in the library's collection or print and online resources. Length: 1:42 min
Reserving Library Materials	Learn how to reserve library materials using the library catalog. Length: 0:50 min

Database Tutorials

The following databases provide detailed tutorials on getting started or taking advantage of advanced features. Please consult with a reference librarian if you need further assistance.

Database	Topic	Link
Ebrary	Tutorial topics include ebrary interface and reader, personal bookshelves, searching, navigating and viewing books, as well as copying and printing.
EbscoHost databases	Tutorials include: • Basic searching for academic libraries • Advanced search • How to create search and journal alerts • The My EBSCOhost Personalization Folder • Visual search
Proquest databases	Tutorials include: • Journal based searching • Basic and smart searching with advanced results • Building searches and refining using search syntax and operators • Building searches and refining using index fields • Building searches using brackets • Tips and hints on the list of results and full text viewing • Saving, emailing and creating direct links	*look in the ABI and ProQuest Business databases section of the tutorials list
JSTOR	Tutorials include: • Basic Search - learn how to search the JSTOR archive using our Basic Search page • Browse - Learn how to browse the JSTOR archive
Science Direct	Tutorials include: • What's new in Science Direct? • Registering and logging in • Performing an advanced search • Reviewing search results • Reviewing documents • Browsing publications • Using alerts • Personalizing your settings
Web of Science (slideshow)	Slideshow offering a general overview of Web of Science and searching for citations.
Web of Science	Tutorials include: • Getting Started • Searching - General, Advanced, Combination, Cited Reference • Results • Online Help

Tutorials
>	Understanding a Library Record
>	Searching by Author
>	Searching by Title
>	Searching by Keyword
>	Using MyLibraryRecord
>	Using Journal Finder
>	Reserving Library Materials

Research Help
>	Reference Desk
>	Subject Guides
>	How Do I?
>	Citing Sources
>	Information Literacy
>	Library Lingo