Auraria Library Tutorials
How to get help from library staff
Navigating Library Research
Navigating Library Research is a not-for-credit course offered through the Auraria Library. Modules teach advanced research skills appropriate for all discipline areas. Instructors are encouraged to incorporate modules into their courses. Contact the instruction department for more information.
Finding Textbooks:
Textbooks: The Auraria Library does not purchase textbooks for classes. However, you may still be able to find your textbook through the library. This tutorial shows you several options for searching. Not sure of your textbook's title? Figure it out using "What's My Textbook Called Again?"
Finding Books and Articles:
Article Search (using Academic Search Premier)
Finding Articles in Full Text
Subject Databases
Getting Books that Auraria Library Doesn't Own:
Using Interlibrary LoanUsing Specific Online Databases:
Academic Search Premier
America's Newspapers
Biological Abstracts
CQ Researcher
LexisNexis Academic: The Basics
LexisNexis Statistical
ScienceDirect
Subject-Specific Tutorials:
Evaluating Information Online :
Wikipedia: Beneath the Surface
Research Skills :
Literature Reviews: An Overview for Graduate Students
Want to suggest a tutorial topic? Contact Karen Sobel.