These tutorials will help show you how to conduct research in SVSU's Zahnow Library so you can successfully complete research assignments for your classes. As you do your research don’t forget the friendly and knowledgeable staff that are here to help you with your your career here at SVSU!

• Virtual Library Tour (ppt) - Take a virtual tour of the Zahnow Library and find out what is located on each floor. Note: Use only Mozilla Firefox to view powerpoint.
• How to Develop a Research Strategy: (audio/video)
  Learn how a library research strategy develops into a plan of action that gives direction to your research, enabling you to conduct research systematically rather than haphazardly. (audio/video)
• How to Locate Books Using CardCat: (audio/video)
  CardCat is the library's online catalog. Use it to find out what the library has in its collections and where the material is located. Search CardCat by keyword, author, title, and subject. (audio/video)
• How to Locate Journal Articles:(audio/video)
  This tutorial explains terminology, location and tools associated with finding journal articles for college research at SVSU's library.
• How to Locate Newspaper Articles:(audio/video)
  The database Newsbank is used to demonstrate searching for online newspaper articles.
• How to Determine Credible Websites: (audio/video)
  Learn how to identify and evaluate websites for credibility.
• How to Locate Peer-Reviewed Articles: (audio/video)
  Overview and search tips for locating peer reviewed sources.

Handouts

• Library Glossary of Terms (pdf)
• FindText (pdf) Learn how to use FindText to link to full text periodical articles through many of our databases if SVSU has access to the full text.