Tutorials and Guides
The following tutorials and guides are in either Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. If they do not answer your question, please feel free to contact the library for more information.
The Print Collection
I'm having trouble finding a book in this weird library. How are your books arranged?
Dewey.doc
How do I select a book? How do I decide if the information in my book is valid?
Reference Books
Which reference tool should I use to find my information?
What is a periodical? What is an index and how do I use one?
How do I use the Reader's Guide?
The Internet
No tutorials on the individual online databases are provided here. Each company produces its own tutorial that would put to shame anything the library has the resources to produce. These tutorials are excellent and often even entertaining. If you need help locating a tutorial for an online database, please see the librarian.
Tell me a little bit about searching on the Internet in general.
searching.ppt
What is Boolean searching? How can I improve my search techniques?
How do I log into the wonderful online resources provided by Baer Memorial Library and the state of Alabama?
Which AVL database should I use?
What exactly is an online database and why should I use one?
I want to post my research to the internet. Do you have any general suggestions?
General Research Information
What is copyright? How does fair use affect my research project?
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