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Video Tutorials: These videos are provided to introduce you to research skills, and how to use our main databases.

Go at your own pace through these short videos.  If you need more help, please ask someone at the front desk for assistance.

Videos were created by Valerie Magno for FVTC Library Services using the free “Jing” screen-capture software. You have permission to copy, print, attach, forward, and share these materials provided by FVTC Library Services. If you share, remember to cite. Use [F11] to get full screen view.

Introduction to FVTC Library Services | Basic Computer Skills 101
Main Resources on FVTC Library Services Website | Overview of Searching

Introduction to FVTC Library Services


  1. VIDEO: Intro to FVTC Library Services Resources on Blackboard
    http://screencast.com/t/y9S7htwIS (3:10 minutes)
    In particular you will find [DATABSE TIPS] and [Handouts] and [Bibliographies] tabs useful. Tip sheets in the [DATABSE TIPS] folders are also available in the [Handouts] tab. [Bibliographies] are from Lunch & Learn topics and other questions people have had about what resources are available. Materials that have been created for and by FVTC Library Services are considered a "work for hire" and belong to the school. You have permission to copy, print, attach, forward, and share these materials provided by FVTC Library Services. Content should be distributed with the FVTC logo, header/footer provided. Excerpts should be cited.

  2. VIDEO: Finding the FVTC Library Website
    http://screencast.com/t/OXJId9RCKN (29 seconds)
    You can find the FVTC Library Services website by going to http://www.google.com and typing in FVTC library. Or you can go to http://www.fvtc.edu and select [Student Services] and from the pull-down list, select [Library].

  3. VIDEO: Blackboard Hints
    http://screencast.com/t/d5Yh7Djq (1:06 minutes)
    This covers the most common pop-ups you will encounter while using Blackboard. Remember that Blackboard is a secure environment, so you can choose the least restrictive options, allow access to your clipboard content, and run applications.

    4. VIDEO: Overview of Searching on Library Databases
    http://screencast.com/t/tUw5sWGa2lQ (2:49 minutes)
    Boolean Operators: OR AND NOT Truncation: EBSCO and Proquest: nurs* instructs the database to search for various endings such as nurse, nurses, nursing, etc. Synonyms: Similar words or concepts Limits: Add limits of field(s) to be searched, more terms, document types, date ranges, etc.

  4. VIDEO: Example Google Search
    http://screencast.com/t/rYzV751p (2:06 minutes)
    Google can find millions of websites that match your question. It is sorted by link popularity, and term matching, among other things. To get a more relevant search, use the Advanced Search form to create your search strategy.


Basic Computer Skills 101


  1. VIDEO: Word 2010 Create document
    http://screencast.com/t/ztH4LmUguBX (58 seconds)

  2. VIDEO: Word 2010 Cut, paste, view format
    http://screencast.com/t/byQ8pycL6O (1:04 minutes)

  3. VIDEO: Word 2010 Add or remove spacing between lines
    http://screencast.com/t/4IiSgtZb     (39 seconds)

  4. VIDEO: Word 2010 Save often
    http://screencast.com/t/geStyU679KSX     (1:14 minutes)

  5. VIDEO: Word 2010 Re-naming document
    http://screencast.com/t/4u1bogCYA     (1:10 minutes)

  6. VIDEO: Word 2010 More editing examples
    http://screencast.com/t/Y4dhNEVm4Ev     (1:12 minutes)

  7. VIDEO: Word 2010 Printing a document
    http://screencast.com/t/UAv6XpaUpN6 (51 seconds)

  8. VIDEO: Word 2010 Attach document to email
    http://screencast.com/t/ktN2PE8QO2J     (3:42 minutes)

  9. VIDEO: Word 2010 Save your document to your flash drive
    http://screencast.com/t/2kUussZCX     (1:21 minutes)

  10. VIDEO: Power Point 2010 Printing a document
    http://screencast.com/t/ZhibuDTBKxf     (1:27 minutes)

Main Resources on FVTC Library Services Website


  1. VIDEO: FVTC/WISPALS Catalogs
    http://screencast.com/t/riiqT21L3 (1:22 minutes)
    When you need a book, pamphlet, video, DVD, audio-book, or various reserve material, use the FVTC/WISPALS Catalogs. The detailed record for each item tells you which collection has the item, and the call number (address) of the book. We use the Library of Congress Call Number (LCCN) system: Look for the letter(s) which indicate the primary subject, and then look for the numbers(s). If an item is checked out, ask someone at the front desk to put a hold on the item. We will contact you when the item is available for you to check out.

  2. Films on Demand has been updated to make it easier to browse for titles. Look for the Index at the bottom of the page for a list of topics in our subscription.
  3. VIDEO: Britannica Online
    http://screencast.com/t/2xXoz1rB6Ze (34 seconds)
    This Electronic Encyclopedia can give you background information on a topic. It provides access to country comparisons and other multimedia resources.

  4. VIDEO: Vocational Biography
    http://screencast.com/t/vDJLfNtFFw9I (57 seconds)
    This database has detailed descriptions of numerous jobs, from the viewpoint of people who are working in those jobs.
  5. VIDEO: EBSCO Academic Search Premier
    http://screencast.com/t/EbRmu5FsSg98 (2:21 minutes)
    Academic Search Premier is the first place to search for articles. If you are not finding what you need in this database, ask your local librarian for assistance.

  6. VIDEO: Infotrac
    http://screencast.com/t/q1jlr8s3i (1 minute)
    Take a look at the Business Database and the Wellness Resources Center. Relevant information provided for specific needs.

  7. VIDEO: World News Digest
    http://screencast.com/t/1M1rHQbafVW (38 seconds)
    Best of the news from Facts on File. Also provides Tools for teaching and learning.

  8. VIDEO: MEDLINEPLUS
    http://screencast.com/t/swP0IExdOHy0 (1:03 minutes)
    You can use the search box to find authoritative medical information. The Sitemap leads you to excellent resources such as a reliable medical dictionary, encyclopedia, tutorials, videos and more!

  9. VIDEO: PubMed
    http://screencast.com/t/7sSUeQnvMn (1:15 minutes)
    Find full text articles, books and more. This is an extensive government database of databases.

  10. VIDEO: Proquest
    http://screencast.com/t/RyUqNUA0F8kS (1:48 minutes)
    This database is an excellent supplement to the EBSCO databases. Some articles may be found in EBSCO, but it has many unique sources as well.

  11. VIDEO: CultureGrams
    http://screencast.com/t/fz91CquzxH (47 seconds)
    Provides a variety of cultural information. This is a great resource to explore before you go to a new country!

  12. VIDEO: Westlaw Campus Research
    http://screencast.com/t/k83WyXjbz (1:33 minutes)
    Resources for Business (See Hoovers for business research) and Law ( See Black’s dictionary for definitions).

  13. VIDEO: Wisc-Online Resources (Learning Objects)
    http://screencast.com/t/NtVUYjqesaQG (1:26 minutes)
    Interactive Power Point slides often require students to answer questions to move through the presentation.


Overview of Searching on EBSCO and PROQUEST


  1. VIDEO: Boolean Searching
    http://screencast.com/t/Hl766PaPlI8 (1:27 minutes)
    When you search for: job OR advice - you get ALL the documents in the database that have these words. job AND advice - you get ONLY the documents in the database that have BOTH of these words. job NOT advice - you get all the documents in the database that have the word JOB, but EXCLUDING documents that have the word ADVICE.

  2. VIDEO: Broaden search with Truncation
    http://screencast.com/t/ceBiV0ZdWC (1:17 minutes)
    Use the * to search for a word root with various endings. Nurs* finds nurse OR nurses OR nursing…

  3. VIDEO: Broaden search with Synonyms
    http://screencast.com/t/HftLBrxUy3l (46 seconds)
    Add synonyms and related vocabulary terms to catch/retrieve more possible documents.

  4. VIDEO: Narrow EBSCO search with Limits
    http://screencast.com/t/ZKWFSnoU9sf (2:10 minutes)
    Once you have the broad search optimized, narrow your search to gain the most relevant articles.

  5. VIDEO: DE-scriptor search; Cite suggestion link
    http://screencast.com/t/HzzYRqppw (1:45 minutes)
    Use the Subject terms to refine your search. Select Subject term link to do a DE-scriptor search for all articles tagged with that description by a human. Pulls up all the articles about that subject, even if those particular descriptive words are not in the document. Ex): DE "JOB hunting" Alternate VIDEO: EBSCO DE-scriptor Search
    http://screencast.com/t/irquteXze9 (1:39 minutes)
    If you open a title in the Result List to the Detailed Record, you can see how a human has tagged the article with Subject Terms. If you select one of these Subject Terms it will create a new DE-scriptor search, pulling up all the articles tagged with that Subject Term, even if those specific words are not in the document. This can create a more relevant Result List.

  6. VIDEO: EBSCO HTML versus PDF
    http://screencast.com/t/vSUeuuZTjTly (1:03 minutes)
    EBSCO Full text is database dependent and may change over time. The PDF is a scan of the article as it was printed. This is the same as a photocopy of a journal in hand, and will look the same on any database.

  7. VIDEO: Search multiple databases in EBSCO
    http://screencast.com/t/YMLo10hzUYz (1:03 minutes)
    Searching for job hunting advice for nurses may be too narrow of a topic. Another way to broaden your search is to select all databases available in EBSCO. Alternate VIDEO: EBSCO Multiple Databases
    http://screencast.com/t/XRrTxdzXda (38 seconds)
    EBSCO is a database of databases. Searching one database at a time, such as Academic Search Premier, will allow you to take advantage of special limiters that may not be available in all the EBSCO databases. If you are not finding what you want in Academic Search Premier, however, you can choose to search all the EBSCO databases.

  8. VIDEO: Similar search in Proquest
    http://screencast.com/t/BRaWEUf2EEX (36 seconds)
    It is a good idea to search in more than one database, as each database has unique sources.

  9. VIDEO: Proquest Full text – If scholarly journal search finds nothing
    http://screencast.com/t/dKnr5pI0 (2:06 minutes)
    If a Proquest search for job hunting advice for nurses gets nothing when you limit to full text and scholarly journals: What do you do then? Increase number of fields searched, or use synonyms to broaden your search; Full text versus PDF; cite suggestion link.

  10. VIDEO: Proquest Databases
    http://screencast.com/t/MpJX86X8Tz (53 seconds)
    The default is to search all Proquest databases. You can choose just one database to narrow your search further.

Introduction to FVTC Library Services | Basic Computer Skills 101
Main Resources on FVTC Library Services Website | Overview of Searching


Videos created by Valerie Magno for Fox Valley Technical College Library Services.



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