Library Video Tutorials
Beyond the Books: Student Videos
These student-produced videos highlight library collections, spaces, and services - and have a little fun, too.
- Rated "G" for General Audiences - Videos for Everyone
- Specialized Videos for Subject Research
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- About our Videos
General Videos for Everyone
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Plagiarism: What It Is and How to Avoid It
This video describes issues regarding plagiarism and the appropriate citing of sources as they relate to research at the University of Arkansas. |
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An Overview of the Library Catalog
This video provides an introduction to the features of and uses for the University of Arkansas Libraries' catalog. |
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What are LibGuides?
Take a look at LibGuides, a service to help you find resources on both specialized and general topics. |
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The Libraries' Home Page
This video summarizes the information and services available through the Libraries' web site. |
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Submitting Your Honors Thesis Online
This video describes the process of submitting your honors thesis to the University Archives' online repository. |
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Citing Your Resources Using Database Tools
This video will explain how to easily capture bibliographic information for your Works Cited Page |
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Map It!
Looking for books in the libraries' collection has never been easier. Use Map It! |
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Advanced Keyword Searching
This video provides advanced keyword search strategies for use in the library catalog and in library databases. |
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Introduction to Keyword Searching
This video provides strategies for performing keyword searches in the library catalog and databases. |
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The Research Paper Wizard
Learn a little more about how our research assistant can help you in researching and writing your papers. |
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Evaluating Web Resources
If you are given the green light to use free Internet resources, it is vital to know which are authoritative. This video will assist you in identifying credible web sites. |
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Who Cited Whom?
This video will explain how to find out who has cited another author's work. |
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How to Read a Citation
This video explains how to read a citation and why citations are important. |
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What is the Difference Between a Magazine and a Scholarly Journal?
This flash video describes the basic differences between academic journals and magazines. |
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Interlibrary Loan 1 - Registering for Interlibrary Loan
This video tutorial demonstrates the process of registering for Interlibrary Loan services at the University of Arkansas. |
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Interlibrary Loan 2 - Requesting Interlibrary Loan Materials
This video describes how to request materials from other libraries by either filling out an Interlibrary Loan request manually or through our library databases. |
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Interlibrary Loan 3 - Managing and Retrieving Your Interlibrary Loan Items
Learn how to manage your Interlibrary Loan account and obtain your requested materials. |
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Dissertations 1 : Finding Dissertations and Theses in InfoLinks, the Libraries' Online Catalog
Describes how to find University of Arkansas dissertations and theses by subject, by department, or by advisor using the library catalog. |
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Dissertations 2 : Finding Theses and Dissertations Worldwide
Demonstrates how to find dissertations and theses by using ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. |
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.pdf or .html? That is the Question
This presentation explains the differences between the online formats pdf and html -- for reading, printing or downloading articles. |
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How to Read a Call Number
This video provides help in understanding Call Numbers and on finding materials on the library shelves. |
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Explanation of Find It!
Learn how to use the Find it! button in databases to locate full-text articles online or in print. |
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Author Searching in the Online Catalog
Learn how to perform personal and corporate author searches in the libraries' catalog. |
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Printing and Exporting Records from InfoLinks, The Library Catalog
Learn how to print and export library records from InfoLinks. |
Specialized Videos for Subject Research
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Music: Oxford Music Online: Featuring the Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians
Explore how to search the reference works available in Oxford Music Online. |
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