Searching and Finding Sources
The videos on this page give you a quick overview on finding credible and relevant sources for your writing projects.
Specifically, they cover:
- Milner Library Catalog Overview
showing how to find book and ebooks - Introduction to Everything Search
an explanation of the search tool and the types of sources you can find - Refining Your Search in Everything Search
provides specific strategies for filtering your search results for a more relevant list of sources - Finding and Using Databases
an overview of what databases are, how to find specific databases, and techniques for searching, and ways to save sources.
Using Milner's Search Tools
Milner Library Catalog Overview
Library Catalog Overview was created by the Instruction and Student Engagement Department, Milner Library, Illinois State University.
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Introduction to Everything Search developed by Instruction and Student Engagement Department, Milner Library, Illinois State University.
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Refining Your Search developed by Instruction and Student Engagement Department, Milner Library, Illinois State University.
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Introduction to Combined Search developed by Instruction and Student Engagement Department, Milner Library, Illinois State University.
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