Library Tutorials

Use these videos to learn how to use UNF's Thomas G. Carpenter Library's resources and services, and tips for research and citing.

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How to Use This Guide

Browse the tutorials to learn about the Thomas G. Carpenter Library's resources and research tips.

Using the table, click the thumbnail or title to link to the video. Each video is closed captioned; if you do not automatically see captions when the video begins, look to the bottom right corner for the Closed Captioning symbol symbol to turn captions on or off.

If you are a professor and would like a librarian to make a specific or longer tutorial tailored for your class, check out the For Instructors tab, or the Library Instruction guide.

UNF Resources

Why Search with Tommy G's Resources? (3min, 31sec)

  • What are scholarly resources - 00:41
  • Improve the quality and quantity of search results - 01:35
  • How using library tools helps with research - 02:30

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Troubleshooting for UNF Library Resources (3min, 35sec)

  • How to sign in for library resources - 01:04
  • Where to click to get a resource - 01:32
  • Website browser issues - 01:55
  • Wifi network issues - 02:48

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Searching

Basic Searching in OneSearch (2min, 58sec)

  • How to find OneSearch -00:41
  • Benefits of using - 01:01
  • Searching basics - 01:10
  • Signing in to OneSearch - 01:21
  • Tweaking to find better resources - 01:45
  • Find the full text of resources - 02:23
  • Saving with confidence - 02:31

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Advanced Searching in OneSearch (3min, 2sec)

  • How to get to Advanced OneSearch - 00:18
  • Using multiple search terms - 00:35
  • Boolean operators - 01:15
  • Tweaking your results - 01:45
  • Saving searches and sources - 02:00
  • Cited references - 02:33

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How to Develop a Good Topic (3min, 29sec)

  • What makes a good research topic - 00:23
  • Doing background research - 01:16
  • Develop a specific and relevant research topic - 01:48

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Introduction to Resource Types (3min, 13sec)

  • Define research types – 00:30
  • Pro/Con for scholarly articles – 01:03
  • Books - 01:28
  • Newspapers and magazines - 01:55
  • Videos and streaming media - 02:16
  • Limit to resource types in OneSearch - 02:31

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Finding Peer Reviewed Articles in OneSearch (2min, 53sec)

  • Academic and peer reviewed journals – 00:21
  • Define peer-reviewed article - 00:50
  • Limit to peer-reviewed articles in OneSearch – 04:01

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How to Read a Scholarly Article (4min, 31sec)

  • Parts of a scholarly article – 01:03
  • Strategies for reading an article - 03:24
  • Time saving tips – 04:01

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Citation

How to use the Citation Tool in OneSearch (3min, 51sec)

  • Find the citation button in OneSearch – 01:05
  • Transfer the citation to a Word document – 01:32
  • Check for errors in the citation – 02:34
  • Provides an example of editing for APA style – 03:10

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Why Use RefWorks? (2 min, 25 sec)

  • What is RefWorks - 00:07
  • Top 10 Reasons to use RefWorks - 00:55

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Subject Specific Tutorials

Library Resources for your Major (3min, 28sec)

  • Subject Specific Databases - 01:03
  • Library Guides - 02:09

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Introduction to Health Library Resources (3min, 51sec)

  • Health Databases -  00:48
  • Library Guides - 02:55

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