Library Tutorials
Information Literacy Lessons (LIB 100)
The lessons below are part of a one-credit online course called Introduction to Information Literacy (catalog number LIB 100.) Students and faculty are welcome to use any of these lessons to learn more about the library or improve their Information Literacy skills.
Beginning Research Strategies Outlines the steps of a research project and provides a basic introduction to research strategies.
Searching the Online Catalog Explains library catalogs, how materials are organized in a library, and how to find books and AV items.
Searching Databases Defines what a database is, what you use it for, and gives examples of advanced searching techniques.
Searching the World Wide Web How to dissect web addresses and techniques for finding information from web directories and search engines.
Evaluating Sources Evaluates the different types of formats and provides criteria for judging which sources to use.
Academic Integrity Defines plagiarism and gives tips on how to avoid it.
Citing Sources A brief introduction to 3 citation styles: APA, MLA, and Turabian.
Other Library Tutorials
Information Literacy and You Info Lit modules from Penn State University Libraries.
Plagiarism Quiz A "short quiz and concept lesson" by Indiana University professor Ted Frick.
Web Searching Tutorial Bare Bones 101: A basic tutorial on searching the web from the University of South Carolina Beaufort Library.
The Information Cycle A multi-media presentation on "how today's events are tomorrow's information" from Penn State University.
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