Subject Guides: Library Instruction: Tutorials &amp; Videos

Library Tutorials & Videos

The librarians at Scribner Library have created interactive learning tutorials to teach basic information literacy and research skills using a format that is available to students at any time.

We also have a selection of short videos available on our YouTube channel that teach how to use some of the library resources and tools. You can link or embed these in your Brightspace courses.

Academic Integrity
Learn about academic integrity and its importance including the Skidmore Honor Code.
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Lead(s): Johanna MacKay and Barbara Norelli

Annotated Bibliography
Learn about the different parts of an annotation and the differences between abstracts and annotations.
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Leads: Glynis Asu (Hamilton College), Jesi Buell (Colgate University), Paul Doty (St. Lawrence University), Yvette Cortes, Johanna MacKay, and Barbara Norelli (Skidmore College)

Citing Sources
Get an introduction to citations including the purpose of citing, different citation styles, what sources need to be cited, and citation resources.
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Lead(s): Johanna MacKay and Barbara Norelli
Voice Narration: Kristen Annunziato

Citing with RefWorks
Get a basic introduction on using Refworks to manage and cite your sources including how to export citation information from the databases and catalog.
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Approximate time: 15 - 20 minutes

Copyright and Fair Use
This tutorial provides an introduction to copyright, copyright infringement, the public domain, and fair use. Learn also about Creative Commons.
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Lead(s): Johanna MacKay and Barbara Norelli

Finding Images
This tutorial explains the different types of online resources that you can use to find images as well as the characteristics to consider when selecting images.
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Approximate Time: 10 minutes
Leads: Glynis Asu (Hamilton College), Jesi Buell (Colgate University), Lindsay Bush (Union College), Paul Doty (St. Lawrence University), and Johanna MacKay & Barbara Norelli (Skidmore College)

Information Cycle
Learn about how the information cycle affects your access to certain resources looking at a specific topic related to Coronavirus.
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Approximate time: 10- 15 minutes

Discovery Search Introduction
Receive an introduction to the library's main homepage search called a discovery tool, including how best to use it and some search tips.
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Approximate time: 15 - 20 minutes

Search Techniques
Following step-by-step instructions in the database Academic Search Complete, learn basic search techniques that can be used in most databases including Boolean Operators, keywords and subject terms, limiters, and more.
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Approximate Time: 20 - 25 minutes
Leads: Johanna MacKay

Topic Selection
This tutorial explains how to take a broad topic and narrow it down to something manageable for your research using a concept map, research pyramid, and brainstorm cloud.
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Approximate Time:6 - 8 minutes
Leads: Glynis Asu (Hamilton College), Jesi Buell & Debbie Krahmer(Colgate University), Lindsay Bush (Union College), Paul Doty (St. Lawrence University), and Johanna MacKay & Barbara Norelli (Skidmore College)

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