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Ask A Librarian	E-mail reference assistance...Available only when classes are in session.
Citing Your Sources	Links to several style guide web sites for MLA, APA, and Turabian styles.
Facts for Faculty	Information about the Libraries' resources and services.
Glossary Of Library Terms	Definitions of library terms and jargon used by the Clarion University Libraries.
ILLiad Instructions	Step-by-step instructions for using ILLiad to manage InterLibrary Loan requests.
Library Hours And Events	Carlson Library and Suhr Library hours, as well as special events in Carlson Library.
LibGuides	Guides pointing to reference materials, books, periodical articles, etc. on specific topics.
Off-Campus Login	How to log in to Library Services from off-campus.
Research And Writing Tips	From the CU Writing Center : Online guides for generating ideas, organizing your writing, using sources, punctuation and grammar, etc.
Tutorials	PowerPoint & PDF Tutorial Topics Include: Google Scholar Journals/Magazines A-Z PILOT Online Catalog
Tutorials	Video Tutorial Topics Include: Evaluating Websites Finding Articles in Academic Search Complete Finding Free Books on Google Books Finding Good Sources Google Books Google Search Tips ILLiad Journals/Magazines A-Z Off-Campus Login Renewing Books Online Select a Topic Virtual Campus Support What is a Research Study?
University Libraries FAQ	Answers to commonly asked questions about Carlson Library, its resources, and its services.
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LibGuides	These guides point you to reference materials, books, periodical articles, etc. on specific topics.
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Tutorials - PowerPoint and PDF Format
Google Scholar	Basics of using Google Scholar to locate scholarly research resources and linking to full-text available through the Libraries' collections.
Journals/Magazines A-Z Journals/Magazines A-Z	How to use "Journals/Magazines A-Z" to determine if the Libraries have immediate access to any given periodical article.
PILOT Online Catalog PILOT Online Catalog	How to search the PILOT Online Catalog

Tutorials - Video Presentations
Evaluating Websites	Tips to determine the credibility of a website as a research resource.
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Find Articles In Academic Search Complete	How to narrow your search to get specific results.
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Finding Free Books On Google Books	How to use Google Books.
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Finding Good Sources	Introduction to "Scholarly" or "Peer-Reviewed" Journals.
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Google Books	Finding free books on Google Books
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Google Search Tips	Tips for searching using the Google engine.
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ILLiad	Managing InterLibrary Loan requests using ILLiad.
Journals/Magazines A-Z	How to use "Journals/Magazines A-Z" to determine if the Libraries have immediate access to any given periodical article.
Off-Campus Login	How to log into to Library Services from off-campus.
Renewing Books Online	How to renew your books online through the Libraries' online catalog.
Select A Topic	Tips to begin writing a research paper.
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Virtual Campus Support	Overview of the services, resources, and search tools available to Virtual Campus students from the Libraries' web site.
What Is A Research Study?	Learn to identify articles based on research.
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