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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.
link to tutorialsClick on the movie projector to view the tutorial.

TILT Tutorial

 
TILT, a.k.a Texas Information Literacy Tutorial, is the online tutorial used to introduce students to library concepts, information sources and basic research strategies.  link to 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: 2:07 min

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Searching by Author

Learn how to search for works by a specific author in the library catalog.

Length: 1:29 min

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Searching by Title

Learn how to search for a work by its title in the library catalog.

Length: 1:23 min

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Searching by Keyword

Learn how to search for items using keywords in the library catalog.

Length: 1:38 min

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Using MyLibraryRecord

Learn how to manage your library account using MyLibraryRecord.

Length: 1:01 min

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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

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Reserving Library Materials

Learn how to reserve library materials using the library catalog.

Length: 0:42 min

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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.

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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

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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

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*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

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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

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Web of Science (slideshow)

Slideshow offering a general overview of Web of Science and searching for citations.

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Web of Science

Tutorials include:
• Getting Started
• Searching - General, Advanced, Combination, Cited Reference
• Results
• Online Help

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