Research Help

A basic introduction to the library, library services, and research. This content is typically the same content delivered live to on-campus S3 students.

A tutorial to help users determine when to use the library Catalog or SAGU discovery for their particular research need.

An introduction to subject guides. (Formerly known as "Research by Subject")

A general review of Interlibrary Loan (ILL) including the process of requesting materials through ILL.

Some quick tips & tricks on formatting papers, finding resources, and working in the SAGU library.

An overview of the search filters available on SAGU Discovery and how they can help get the resources you need.

A basic introduction to Boolean logic

A video tutorial for narrowing or broadening your search terms.

An introduction to source evaluation

Collected all of your resources for your upcoming paper, but not quite sure how to organize everything? Watch this video for some tips on how to get that paper started!

An introduction to accessing ETDs at SAGU.

A video tutorial for using a database's controlled vocabulary, sometimes called the "subject index." Trigger warning: Discusses suicide as a research topic.

Detailed instructions on how to check out and download EBSCO eBooks.