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- Using Index Searching in PsycINFO (with PsycARTICLES)
May. 31, 2011 11:40am This screencast will show you how to search using the indexes in the PsycINFO (with PsycARTICLES) database. Time: 02:31.
- Using Index Searching in ERIC
May. 31, 2011 11:27am This screencast will show you how to search using the indexes in the ERIC database. Time: 02:40.
- Using Scifinder Scholar with Endnote
Dec. 15, 2010 3:43pm This video will show you how to add citations from Scifinder Scholar (web version) to the reference manager, Endnote. Time: 01:13.
- Searching the Sociological Abstracts Database
Dec. 9, 2010 3:04pm How to search the subject specific database, Sociological Abstracts. Time: 1:35.
- Overview of the Nook Ereader
Oct. 11, 2010 3:28pm This video gives a basic overview of the Barnes & Noble ebook reader. Time: 2:16.
- Overview of the Sony Touch Reader
Oct. 11, 2010 3:27pm This video gives a basic overview of the features on the Sony Touch Reader. Time: 2:37.
- Overview of the Kindle Reader
Oct. 11, 2010 3:26pm This video gives a basic overview of the Kindle Reader. Time: 2:20.
- Ebooks Readers Available From the Bridge
Oct. 11, 2010 3:25pm A brief overview of the Kindle, Nook, and Sony Touch ebook readers. Time: 2:19.
- Using SMARTBoards in the Study Rooms at ZSR
Oct. 5, 2010 12:45pm This video explains how to access, connect to, and use the SMARTBoards in the study rooms at the Z. Smith Reynolds Library. Time: 2:40.
- Searching Keywords in PsycINFO (with PsycARTICLES) Database
Mar. 31, 2010 8:24am This screencast will show you how to search keywords in the PsycINFO (with PsycARTICLES) database. Time: 4:53.
- Keyword Searching in ERIC
Mar. 31, 2010 8:24am This screencast will show you how to search keywords in the ERIC database. Time: 4:14.
- Getting the Zotero Plugin for Word
Feb. 4, 2010 2:34pm This video will walk you through the process of determining if you need to download the Zotero plugin and how to find it. Time: 01:56.
- Saving Citations from Academic Search Premier in Zotero
Feb. 4, 2010 2:29pm This video covers the steps required to add a citation from Academic Search Premier to the open-source reference manager, Zotero. Time: 1:22.
- Using the Zotero Word Plugin
Feb. 4, 2010 2:22pm This video will show you how to use the Zotero plugin to cite sources parenthetically and to create a bibliography in Word. Time: 02:05.
- Creating a Collection in Zotero
Jan. 13, 2010 9:51am This screencast will show you how to create a collection to organize citations in Zotero. Time: 1:05.
- Searching America History and Life
Jan. 12, 2010 3:15pm This screencast shows you how to begin a search in America History and Life and how to apply limits in the database.
- Advanced Searching in WorldCat
Jan. 12, 2010 3:01pm This short video tutorial explains how to do advanced search in WorldCat database and access books which are not in our library.
- Searching in Web of Science
Dec. 22, 2009 3:03pm This screencast shows you how to search and find journal articles in Web of Science Science Citation Index. Time: 01:41.
- Searching PsycINFO (with PsycARTICLES) Database Using the Thesaurus
Dec. 21, 2009 10:52am This screencast will show you how to use the thesaurus feature in PsycINFO. Time: 03:30.
- Searching ERIC Using the Online Thesaurus
Dec. 21, 2009 10:37am This screencast will show you how to use the thesaurus feature in ERIC. Time: 03:04.
- Using Early English Books Online (EEBO)
Aug. 14, 2009 3:32pm How to access and use the Early English Books Online database. Time: 02:10.
- Accessing Sociology Databases at ZSR
Aug. 14, 2009 2:51pm How to access the subject specific databases for Sociology via the ZSR Library databases page. Time: 01:02.
- Locating Course Reserves Materials
Aug. 14, 2009 2:41pm A quick screencast showing how to access Course Reserves materials for your classes. Time: 01:15.
- Adding Articles from ProQuest into Zotero
Aug. 14, 2009 12:26pm This screencast explains how to use the Zotero Firefox plugin to save a citation from ProQuest. Time: 01:51.
- How To Request Off-Site Storage Materials
Mar. 18, 2009 2:46pm a how-to for requesting materials from the ZSR off-site storage facility Time: 1:42.
- Finding Primary Sources in the Online Catalog
Jan. 8, 2009 2:41pm This screencast will show you how to find primary sources in the library's online catalog.
- Searching State-Specific News in Lexis Nexis
Dec. 15, 2008 3:31pm This will show you how to isolate state newspapers in Lexis Nexis for searching for state specific news.
- Finding and Using LC Subject Headings in the ZSR Library Catalog
Dec. 15, 2008 3:29pm This short video will show you how to locate Library of Congress Subject headings in the catalog, and how to use them in your research.
- ATLA Scripture Search
Dec. 11, 2008 4:52pm How to locate scripture references in the ATLA Religion Database
- What to Do When Full Text Doesn't Work
Apr. 5, 2008 1:13pm Sometimes full text doesn't work as well as we'd like it to. This screencast shows you a work around for finding full text in the library. Time: 02:36.
- Deciding Which Full Text Options to Use
Apr. 5, 2008 1:12pm HTML, PDF, and WFU Full Text Options are available in the ZSR databases. This screencast explains how they are different and some of the pros and cons of each. Time: 04:02.
- Limiting Searches in the Catalog
Apr. 5, 2008 1:08pm Sometimes you need to find a reference book or a book published in the last year. This screencast shows how to limit searches in the catalog. Time: 02:07.
- Narrowing Searches in EBSCO Databases
Apr. 5, 2008 1:01pm This screencast will show you how to narrow your searches and get better results in EBSCO Databases. Time: 01:33.
- Better Search Results with Boolean Searching
Apr. 5, 2008 12:59pm This screencast will show you how to use Boolean Searching ("and," "or," and "not") to get better results from your searches in the catalog and in databases. Time: 03:12.
- Better Search Results with Truncation
Apr. 5, 2008 11:48am This video will show you how to use truncation in order to get better results from your searches in the catalog and in databases. Time: 02:32.
- Contact a Librarian
Nov. 15, 2007 8:23pm This audio recording tells you about all the different ways you can contact a librarian. Time: 01:00.
- Ask a Librarian
Nov. 15, 2007 8:21pm This audio recording explains just how a librarian can help you with your research. Time: 01:00.
- Books, Journals, and Databases
Nov. 15, 2007 8:18pm This mp3 points out the differences between books, journal articles, and databases to help you know where to get started for your research. Time: 01:00.
- Find a Journal by Title
Nov. 15, 2007 8:17pm This screencast will show you how to find a journal by title. Time: 02:21.
- Quick Pick Databases
Nov. 15, 2007 8:17pm This screencast will show you how to find ZSR Library's quick pick databases and give a brief overview of the most helpful ones. Time: 01:11.
- Searching the Catalog by Title
Nov. 15, 2007 8:15pm This screencast will show you how to search the catalog for books, journals, and DVDs by a given title. Time: 01:36.
- Finding a Specific Database
Nov. 15, 2007 8:15pm This screencast will show you how to find a database by title. Time: 01:59.
- Searching the Catalog by Author
Nov. 15, 2007 8:14pm This screencast will show you how to search the catalog for books by a given author. Time: 02:41.
- Searching the Catalog by Subject
Nov. 15, 2007 8:14pm This screencast will show you how to search the catalog for books on a given subject. Time: 02:15.
- Finding Full Text in Google Scholar
Nov. 15, 2007 8:10pm This video will show you how you can use Google Scholar to find materials and then how to find them on the ZSR Library website. Time: 02:42.
- Finding E-Reserves
Nov. 15, 2007 8:10pm This video will show you how to access e-reserves for your class. Time: 01:30.
- Accessing Your Catalog Account
Nov. 15, 2007 8:06pm This video will show you how to access your library catalog account online, as well as point out some of the information you can find in your account. Time: 02:15.
- Find the newest DVDs
Nov. 15, 2007 8:06pm This screencast will show you how to find a list of the newest DVDs in the library. Time: 01:16.
- Renewing Books and DVDs Online
Nov. 15, 2007 8:03pm This screencast will show you how to access your account and renew books using the ZSR Library catalog. Time: 01:44.
- Printing in JSTOR
Nov. 15, 2007 8:03pm This screencast will show you how to print articles from the JSTOR database. Time: 01:31.
- Introduction to the ZSR Catalog
Oct. 4, 2007 11:31am If you're new to college or WFU, this video show you how to use the library catalog to find books. Time: 02:16.
- Advanced Web Evaluation
Oct. 4, 2007 10:56am You know how to judge websites, but you know you need to be able to prove that the site is a good one, too. Here are expert tips for finding out who owns the website, what sites are related, and other useful information.
- Web Evaluation
Oct. 4, 2007 10:53am Feel like you're pretty good at judging websites, but want to make sure you're using a good one for your classes? Here's a more advanced method for picking useful websites.
- Getting Started with Web Evaluation
Oct. 4, 2007 10:49am Wondering what to look for in a website? Here's a checklist of things that indicate a more trustworthy website.