Using Library Resources

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TEAL 6545

USU Libraries

The learning objectives for TEAL 6545 are to develop a research question about a chosen topic and to design a realistic study to conduct in the future. This library module teaches viewers about research and resources including strategies, grey literature, peer review, and more.

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ANTH 1099 (Library Module)

USU Libraries

This library module contains a few pages to help you get to know what library resources you have access to for Anthropology research:
- Anthropology research resources
- Finding articles with Anthropological Literature
- Tips for accessing articles
- Finding books and ebooks with the library catalog
- Citing your sources
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MUSC 3190 Library Module (2025)

USU Libraries

This library module contains a few more pages to help you get started with your research:
- Using Oxford Music Online
- Using RILM
- Finding related sources
- Evaluating your sources
- Organizing your research
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SOC Proseminar - New Grad Students (Library Module)

USU Libraries

This library module contains a few pages to help you get to know what library resources you have access to and strategies for using them:
- Sociology research resources
- Accessing materials
- Demography and data resources
- Organizing materials
- And more!
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SW: Accessing Research After Graduation

USU Libraries

As a practicing social worker, you'll "engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice" (CSWE Competency 4). This module contains pages on the following topics:
- What changes after graduation, including how you can still use the USU Libraries
- Free research databases
- Information about Open Access
- Tips for finding free copies of articles
- Other helpful sources, including reports, dissertations/theses, evidence-based practices, data/statistics, and tests/measures
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SW: Library Resources for Practicum Students

USU Libraries

Your practicum will include activities that help you develop CSWE Competency 4: "Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice." You may need to research populations, treatments, models, interventions, evidence-based practices, and more. This module brings together tips and resources for doing so in one place.

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USU 1730 Library Workshop Pre-Work (OUTDATED)

USU Libraries

NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.

This module will help you complete the Library Workshop Pre-Work. You will be introduced to a case study, the Spectrum of Sources, and some of the library databases.

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Finding Peer Reviewed Articles

Rachel Lawyer

This video explains how to find peer reviewed articles on USU Libraries website.
STEM USU Libraries Orientation

Katie Strand, Erin Davis, Sandra Weingart, and Katie Luder

An introduction to library resources and services available to students in STEM programs at Utah State University.

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CMST 2110: Finding and Using Peer Reviewed Articles (Library Module)

USU Libraries

In this module you'll learn:
- What a peer-reviewed source is and why you'll want to use them for your research assignment
- How to avoid paywalls and get full access to peer reviewed sources for free
- How to break your research topic into keywords for database searching
- How to cite your sources using APA citation style
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Connections: Library Orientation

USU Libraries

This module is a library introduction for incoming USU Connections students. This module will discuss library spaces on USU campuses, money-saving resources, and research tips and resources. This module can be embedded in USU-1010 Canvas courses.

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Introduction to Library Research (OUTDATED)

Niki Fullmer, Rachel Lawyer, and Katie Strand

NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.

This video will introduce students to the USU Libraries, library services and resources, and research techniques.
Online Learning Platforms - When to Use (OUTDATED)

Niki Fullmer

NOTE: This materials is outdated and may not reflect current services or resources.

This handout provides an overview of online learning platforms adopted by the USU Libraries to support university instruction.
Searching OER Using Google's Advanced Search

USU Libraries

This video walks you through how to find OER through Google.
Digital History Collections

USU Libraries

This video walks you through how to search in USU's Digital History Collections.
Nursing Reference Center Plus (OUTDATED)

USU Libraries

NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.

This video will walk you through how to use Nursing Reference Center Plus to find materials to help you and your patients.
Read Cube (OUTDATED)

USU Libraries

NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.

The video will show you how to use ReadCube software to access full-text to various articles.
Searching in ProQuest Dissertations & Theses

USU Libraries

This video will give you a look on how to search for dissertations and theses and research in general using ProQuest Dissertations & Theses.
Sociological Abstracts

USU Libraries

sociological abstracts, sociology
Understanding Federal Rules & Regulations

USU Libraries

This video will introduce you to federal rules and regulations and show you how to access them.
Understanding Market Reports in IBISWorld (OUTDATED)

USU Libraries

NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.

This video will teach you how to navigate different section in IBISWorld, and how to more quickly find the information you're after.
Using Utah Custom Report Builder

USU Libraries

This video will walk you through how to use the Utah State Legislature’s Custom Report Builder. The Customer Report Builder allows you to combine and download information about bills introduced, considered, and passed in the Utah State Legislature from 1997 to the current session.
Choosing Keywords (OUTDATED)

USU Libraries

NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.

This video will walk you through how to choose and effectively use keywords to find articles in library databases.
Search in Encore (OUTDATED)

USU Libraries

NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.

This video will help you find resources from the USU Library.
Subject terms vs. Keywords (OUTDATED)

USU Libraries

NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.

This video will help you understand the difference between searching by keywords vs. subject terms in library databases.