Need help using the library and its resources? These "How Tos" have been organized into groups reflecting the steps in the research process. They also reflect the important stages of information literacy- the ability to find, evaluate, and use information competently. You can find more tips on using the library to access information on our Video Tutorials page. 

How to Recognize Your Information Need

How To- Choose a Research Topic

How To- Understand the Nature of Information

Clark College- Cannell Library Types of Information Module

Western Connecticut State University Library- Tutorial for Information Power

How to Find Information

How To- Academic Search Complete

How To- ALEX catalog

How To- Controlled Subject Vocabulary

How To- JSTOR

How to Retrieve Information

How To- EBSCO Journal Alerts

How To- Interlibrary Loan

How To- Journal Finder

How to Evaluate Information

How To- Evaluate Information

How To- Evaluate Websites

How To- Find Peer-Reviewed Journals

How To- Identify Primary vs Secondary Sources

How To- Troubleshoot Your Searching

How to Responsibly Use Information

How To- Avoid Plagiarism

How To- Cite Your Sources

How To- Understand Copyright (Under construction)

Others

How To- Upload and Manage Files in BCMoodle