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FCS 200: Problem Solving and Research Methods in Family & Consumer Sciences: Milner Library Research Basics

This research guide features ways to search the Milner Library collection and find resources relevant to the FCS 200 course.

Milner Library Research Basics

Where should you start your research? At Milner Library, of course! These videos offer a brief introduction to searching  the Milner Library catalog for resources and how to access those resources. Catalog Searching Videos can be found on the Help Videos page. 

Gettng Started videos

This video introduces you to the Combined Search on the Milner Library homepage. Searching with Combined Search will result in a variety of resources, including books, videos, articles, and more.

This video describes ways to refine your Combined Search results in order to find the resources most relevant to your research.

Refining Your Search developed by Instruction and Student Engagement Department, Milner Library, Illinois State University.
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