These 2-3 minute video tutorials will help you to learn how to use the basic tools of the library.
Learn how to find books using the Easy Search.
Learn how to find items in the online library catalog using the quick search option.
Learn how to perform an advanced search in the library catalog.
The new Easy Search function allows you to search across library applications.
What do you do when the item you are looking for is already checked out or is not available at the University Library?
Already know your journal title? Learn how to find your journal.
Unsure of where to start? Learn how to begin your research using academic journals.
With 6 million volumes spread across 10 decks, here's the guide for you to help to navigate the Main Stacks.
Are you interested in finding a film to watch? How about playing some video games?
Unfamiliar with Interlibrary Loan? Learn how it fits into your research!
Is your journal article "At the Bindery"? Is your article unavailable online and in print? How to find an article that is not available at the University Library.
Follow the steps on how to order items from Interlibrary Loan.
Did you know that you can manage your library account online?
The Library brings you IDEALS, the institutional repository that collects and provides consistent and reliable access to the research and scholarship produced at the University of Illinois. Learn how to deposit your publications today!
Find your course reserves!
The Ask a Librarian service provide virtual reference.
>>Videos are available on our YouTube channel, uiuclearnlib.
These 3-4 minute video tutorials are meant to get you started with the research process.
Streamline your research! An overview of the University of Illinois Library system, take a virtual tour of the library and learn about how the library is organized.
Tools to start your research including basic resources to find background information and the Library's Easy Search.
Review types of citations and citation styles, how to organize your citations and where to go for help.
Keep current! You'll find tips for using and choosing RSS feed readers and creating search alerts.
The University Library's Virtual Information Literacy Learning and Growing Environment
Global News: You'll discover how to use the library to find and critically analyze news articles from sources beyond the major US media companies.
Primary Source: You’ll learn to understand the value and uses of primary sources and how to find them in the Illinois Archives.
Every database interface is different - save yourself time by getting familiar with these video and print tutorials.
Videos: Introduction to ABI/Inform | Searching in ABI/Inform | Viewing Results in ABI/Inform | Self-paced Tutorial: ABI/Inform
How much did you learn? ABI/Inform Quiz
Videos: How to Search in ERIC CSA | How to View Results in ERIC CSA | Other Search Options | Self-paced Tutorial: ERIC
How much did you learn? ERIC Quiz
Videos: Products: Introduction | Special Topics and Themes | Statistics of the Week: Statistical Overview | Publications: Searching Strategies
Videos: How to View Results in PsycInfo | Self-paced Tutorial: PsycInfo
How much did you learn? PsycInfo Quiz
Videos: Introduction to the Roper Center Datasets | Using the Ipoll Databank | Searching RoperExpress for the OnLine Catalog of Studies
Videos: Create an Account | Creating Folders | Creating a Bibliography | Self-paced Tutorial
Citation Import Instructions: Importing Citations from CSA | Importing Citations from Academic Search Premier | Importing Citations from the Library Catalog
Teaches the basics of setting up an account, searching the database, and using the MyCalendar and MyPlanner features: Self-paced Tutorial
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