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Loyalist Library : Helpful Videos for Successful Research

Introduction to the Loyalist Library website In this video, we'll explain how our library website is organized and highlight main features.
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Creating a Search Strategy In this video, we'll provide you with tips and techniques to achieve the best search results for your assignments.
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Search Strategy Handout

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Basic Searching with Catalyst This video is one in a series that explores searching and research skills. In this video, we'll show you how to find information by doing a basic search using Catalyst.
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Basic Search Handout

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Advanced Searching with Catalyst This video is one in a series that explores searching & research skills. We'll introduce you to some advanced searching techniques that you can use to find information in Catalyst & library databases. The content in this video presumes you've already watched our Basic Search video and that you know a little bit about using Catalyst to look for information.

Advanced Searching Handout

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Locating Items in the Library by Call Number This video is one in a series that explores searching and research skills. In this video, we'll show you how to find physical items on the library's shelves using a call number.
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Call Number Handout

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Introduction to Peer Review This video is one in a series that explores searching and research skills. In this video, we'll learn about peer review; what it is, why it's important, and how you can find peer reviewed content using Catalyst and other library databases.
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Peer Review Handout

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Picking the Right Research Tools This video is one in a series that explores searching and research skills. We'll introduce you to the different kinds of resources in the library. We'll learn what they are, what kind of information they have, and how you can find them.

Types of Library Resources - Picking the Right Tool Handout

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eBook Help

Career Cruising

Career Cruising : Different home and/or login screen occurring on subsequent sessions
Some browsers retain login information which can cause inconsistency and access issues with the Career Cruising database. This document provides tips for accessing Career Cruising.

Ebsco Tutorials

Ebsco Interfaces - User Guide Tips and tricks to help you get the best results using Ebsco databases.

Gale Tutorials

Gale Database help page Tips and tricks to help you use our Gale databases.

Catalyst Tips

How to sign into eResources from off-campus (Current Loyalist Students and Staff) Instructions for logging into library eResources (databases) from off-campus.

Basic Searching with Catalyst This video is one in a series that explores searching and research skills. In this video, we'll show you how to find information by doing a basic search using Catalyst.
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Basic Search Handout
Catalyst Search Tips Tips for using Catalyst - Loyalist College's Library Catalogue
Creating links to library resources found in Catalyst

Readings & Resources

Readings & Resources Create or Access Reading Lists
Readings & Resources Tool Promo Video Spending too much time to creating reading lists? Learn more about the benefits and features of the Readings & Resources Tool.

Readings & Resources : Quick Guide This guide will show you how to quickly create reading lists using a variety of sources, both from the library and elsewhere.

McIntyre Media

CANcore Helpful Tips
Online tutorial produced by McIntyre Media highlighting features of CANcore

ProQuest Tutorials

ProQuest Database Help Page Tips for using ProQuest databases

USP-NF United States Pharmacopeia

To use this resource you must first create a personal account using your @loyalistcollege.com email address. Once created, the vendor will send you a personal link to access the database. Please note that the library does not have any access or control for your account and technical assistance must be obtained directly from the USP.

The vendor has provided a welcome guide with useful information :

USP-NF Welcome Guide Information for creating your personal account along with troubleshooting tips.

Navigating Access Point (YouTube video) YouTube video from USP explaining the Access Point system used for the USP-NF database.
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The Learning Portal

Career (Learning Portal) This hub will help you explore career options by identifying your skills, getting information about the labour market, and researching related college programs. It will also help you with the process of applying for jobs, including creating a resume and cover letter.
Digital Citizenship (Learning Portal) Are you conducting yourself in a safe and respectful way in our information world? Try the modules below to test your knowledge.
Digital Skills (Learning Portal) This hub is an online digital media skills lab where you can learn more about computers, building content, 3D printing, awesome presentations, digital stories, and more.
Research (Learning Portal) In this hub you will find tips on effective search and critical evaluation techniques, as well as information specific to Academic Honesty, Citing, and Copyright.
Study Skills (Learning Portal) This hub will help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your program and cope with the demands of college. Each unit covers practical study skills that will build a foundation for academic success.
Writing (Learning Portal) This hub will help you develop effective planning, writing and revising skills that will help you complete your written assignments. Each unit covers aspects of the writing process.

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Loyalist Library : Helpful Videos for Successful Research

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McIntyre Media

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USP-NF United States Pharmacopeia

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