Library Instruction Guides
Library Orientation | Catalogue and Databases | Research and Subject Guides | Writing and Citing
- Virtual Tour of the Library
- 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
- 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 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
- 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