Library Instruction Guides

Library Orientation | Catalogue and Databases | Research and Subject Guides | Writing and Citing

Library Orientation

• Virtual Tour of the Library 
  
  • Also available in Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean
• Maps: Library first floor; Library second and third floors
• Library Q&A (ask a question or search for information about the library)
• A Glossary of Library Terms
• Where is it in the Library?
• International Students' Resource Guide
• Graduate Students' Resource Guide
• Community Users Guide‌

Catalogue and Databases

• Using Novanet
• Novanet FAQ
• Reading Call Numbers
• Choosing a Database
• Using Boolean
• Phrase Searching Guide
• What are Scholarly Journals
• Finding Journal Articles
• Journal and Search Alerts tutorial:  video version with audio and pdf
• JSTOR Advanced Search Tips
• Eureka
• SMU Worldcat Guide
• Google guide
• Google Scholar guide ‌

Research and Subject Guides

• Research Subject Guides
• Scholarly Journals vs Popular Magazines vs Trade Publications ‌(pdf) (or see the tutorial)
• Browzine: Quick Guide 
• Primary Sources
• How to Find Literary Criticism
• How to read a scientific article
• Evaluating Internet Resources (or see the Evaluating Websites Guide in pdf)
• Preparing a Marketing Plan
• Locating Patents
• Statista Quick Guide
• Mergent Online guide
• How to Read and Find industry codes: SIC guide and NAICS guide

Writing and Citing

• Information on APA, MLA and other styles used to cite sources
• Refworks (setting up your account)

• Writing an Annotated Bibliography
• Writing a Literature Review
• A Student's Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism
• Writing Resources (SMU Writing Centre)

Notes on Accessing Print and Mform Journal Collections

• Microform location
• Print Journals location