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Library Tutorials

This guide is made up of videos on how to conduct research using the library's resources, including how to use Search@UW, searching in subject-specific databases, and research tips

Notice

Notice: the videos on this guide were updated on August 19, 2024 with new updated videos. If you have any questions, please email reference@uwrf.edu.

How to Use Search@UW

Watch this video to learn how to:

  • Sign into your Search@UW account
  • Use Search@UW to do a basic search to find library articles and books
  • Use limiters in Search@UW to limit your results
After watching this video I feel:
Less comfortable using Search@UW: 0 votes (0%)
A little more comfortable using Search@UW: 15 votes (51.72%)
A lot more comfortable using Search@UW: 14 votes (48.28%)
Total Votes: 29
Search@UW is a great resource for finding information because with it you can:
Search for articles and books: 0 votes (0%)
Save (pin) items to your account: 0 votes (0%)
Request materials from other libraries: 1 votes (3.45%)
All of the above: 28 votes (96.55%)
Total Votes: 29

Introduction to College Level Research

Watch this video to learn:

  • Why you should use the library
  • Search tips
  • How to evaluate sources
After watching this video, I feel:
Less comfortable conducting college level research: 0 votes (0%)
A little more comfortable conducting college level research: 19 votes (54.29%)
A lot more comfortable conducting college level research: 16 votes (45.71%)
Total Votes: 35
To evaluate a source, ask yourself:
Is it current: 0 votes (0%)
Is it from a reliable source: 0 votes (0%)
Can you verify the information: 0 votes (0%)
Is there bias: 0 votes (0%)
All of the above: 38 votes (100%)
Total Votes: 38

How to Find Peer Reviewed Articles in Search@UW

Watch this video to learn:

  • What peer reviewed articles are
  • Why you may want to use them in your research
  • How to limit to peer reviewed articles in Search@UW
After watching this video I feel:
Less comfortable finding peer reviewed articles using Search@UW: 0 votes (0%)
A little more comfortable finding peer reviewed articles using Search@UW: 10 votes (55.56%)
A lot more comfortable finding peer reviewed articles using Search@UW: 8 votes (44.44%)
Total Votes: 18
Peer reviewed articles can be great sources to use because:
They are very reliable: 1 votes (5%)
They are written by experts in their fields: 0 votes (0%)
They are reveiwed by experts in their fields: 0 votes (0%)
All of the above: 19 votes (95%)
Total Votes: 20

How to Put a Hold on a Physical Item in the Library

Patrons may request to have physical library items placed on hold for them. Once items are ready, they will be placed on the hold shelf in the library or patrons can arrange for curbside pickup. View the handout below for how to place a hold on physical library materials.

If you are having trouble with putting an item on hold, email us at circulation@uwrf.edu or call us at 715-425-3321.

I believe this handout was:
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A little helpful: 8 votes (40%)
Very helpful: 12 votes (60%)
Total Votes: 20