Library Help and Tutorials

The following video tutorials show tips, tricks, and suggestions on using the GBC Library for research. Please do not hesitate to contact the library for more instruction or guidance.

Click here to self-enroll in a self-paced non-credit GBC Library Orientation to help students learn about the GBC Library.

 

Accessing Library Resources

Please go to www.gbcnv.edu/myapps/ to learn about Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) to access GBC resources including Library databases and Library resources.

 

Handouts

• Alternate Paths to Library Resources
• Database Searches Using Boolean-A Great Example
• Evaluating Books
• Evaluating Information
• Looking for a Topic to Research
• Need Subject Terms
• Popular v Scholarly Journals
• Using ProQuest Ebook Central

 

How Do I

• Find Library Resources when I can't access my GBC Account?
• Find a Librarian
• Find the Library
• Find Peer-Reviewed Articles
• Find JSTOR
• Find Issues and Controversies (Find a Topic)
• Find Opposing Viewpoints
• Find MLA International Bibliography
• Find Books
• Find EBSCO
• Find eBooks
• Find Study and Help Resources
• GBC Library Research Skills Lecture and Presentation
• Find My GBC Account Information
• Find Nursing Sources
• Find Education Resources

Using Primo

• Find Primo
• Search with Primo
• Use Journal Search in Primo

Research Video Tutorials

• Example of academic research using the internet and gbc library resources.
• Quick description of a library and library resources.

Tutorials from the Database Vendors

• EBSCO Ebook Reader
• EBSCO Tutorials on YouTube (includes CINAHL)
• EBSCO Video Tutorials
• Infobase Tutorials
• Issues & Controversies Tutorial
• JSTOR - Finding and Using JSTOR Images
• JSTOR Video Tutorial
• JSTOR Research Guide for Students
• NewsBank-How to Use
• NewsBank-Black Life in America
• NewsBank-Hispanic Life in America
• ProQuest Ebook Central

Course Tutorials

• CINAHL Video from EBSCO (Basic Search)
• CINAHL Video from EBSCO (Advanced Search)
• CINAHL Video from EBSCO (Using CINAHL/MeSH Subject Headings)
• CINAHL Video from EBSCO (PICO Search Strategy)
• ENG 102 Tutorials
• Nursing Research Intro