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Forsyth Library Tutorials

Use these videos, tutorials, and other tools to learn about Forsyth Library, how to use Forsyth Library's resources and services, and tips for research, writing, and citing.

Using the Library Catalog

Using the Library Catalog

Using the Forsyth Library Catalog [video]

Use this video to learn how to search for books, articles, and other resources using the various features of the Search Everything tool on the library homepage:

  • Using Search Everything
  • Citation generation tool
  • Permalink tool
  • Save search results to My Account
search everything video tutorial

Using the Search Everything Tool [interactive]

This interactive tutorial will guide you step-by-step as you learn about the various features of the Search Everything tool on the library homepage:

  • Using Search Everything
  • Save/Email search results to My Account
  • Citation generation tool
  • Permalink tool

Using the search everything tool interactive tutorial

How to Request a Book For Pickup

Walk through the steps of placing a hold in the library catalog so your book is ready to pick up at the Welcome Desk. Due to the renovation, this is the only way to access the general collection and juvenile collection during the 2024-2025 academic year:

  • Login with your TigerNetID
  • Find the book in the library catalog
  • Place a hold to have the book ready for pickup

Introduction to the Online Library

This video discusses information about Forsyth Library's online library, including:

  • Accessing periodicals using the library catalog
  • Using interlibrary loan as an online student
  • Organization of articles, issues, volumes, and periodicals
Tutorial about online library

Your Forsyth Library Account

This video describes the features and benefits of using the My Library Account function of Forsyth Library's website including:

  • Signing in
  • Account Details
  • Saving Search Results
Your Forsyth Library Account Tutorial

Using Research Databases

Using Research Databases

What is a Database?

This video provides an overview of using library databases, covering the following:

  • What is a library database?
  • Why use library databases for research assignments?
  • How to access library databases?
  • Database features for more effective searching
What is a Database Tutorial

Find Full Text, Peer-Reviewed Articles Using Research Databases

This video helps you:

  • Identify an appropriate research database for your need
  • Using filters to limit to full text and peer-reviewed
  • Strategies for searching
how to find full text peer reviewed articles using research databases

Advanced Search Tips

This video discusses advanced search strategies that will help you search library resources more effectively, including:

  • Phrase Searching
  • Boolean Searching with keywords (AND/OR/NOT)
  • Searching as an iterative process
  • Using subject headings
Advanced Search Tips Tutorial

Resources for Your Major

This video discusses information about subject-specific resources and tools, including:

  • Library research for upper division courses
  • Research databases and subject guides
  • Professional associations and publications
  • Library liaisons
Resources for Your Major Tutorial

Access & Troubleshooting

Access & Troubleshooting

Accessing Full Text Articles

This video discusses a few tips for locating the full text of an article using Forsyth Library's resources including:

  • Accessing full text using Forsyth Library's Search Everything tool
  • Link resolver page
  • Orienting to database layouts to find the full text (html or PDF)

Accessing Full Text Articles Tutorial

Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing issues accessing Forsyth Library's resources and databases, this video will guide you through troubleshooting strategies including:

  • University Affiliation
  • TigerNetID
  • Click Path
  • Web Browsers
  • Wifi Networks

Troubleshooting Tutorial Video

Troubleshooting - Part 2

If you are experiencing issues accessing Forsyth Library's resources and databases, this video will guide you through additional troubleshooting steps including:

  • Let us know using Ask A Librarian
  • Try to access directly from a database
  • Search for an Open Access Copy
  • Request it via Interlibrary Loan
troubleshooting part 2 - what to do when you get a catalog error

Can't Find It?

Can't Find What You're Looking For?

Interlibrary Loan

If Forsyth Library doesn't have access to the article, book, book chapter, or thesis that you're looking for, we can get it for you through Interlibrary Loan. This video discusses information about Forsyth Library's interlibrary loan service, including:

  • What can you borrow through ILL
  • Instances when you might use ILL
  • How to request an item through ILL
  • Delivery

Interlibrary loan tutorial video

Linking to Library Resources

Use this guide for best practices for linking to resources in library databases. This guide discusses:

  • What are permalinks
  • Where to find permalinks in Ebsco, ProQuest, Gale, and other library databases
Linking to Library Resources LibGuide Screenshot

Using the Media Lab

Using the Media Lab

Using the Media Lab

Use this video to learn how to use the Media Lab, a user-friendly video studio:

  • How to record and download a video
  • Video options
  • Green screen options
Media Lab Tutorial - how to use the video studio

Using the Lightboard in the Media Lab

Use this video to learn how to use the Lightboard in the Media Lab to draw diagrams, equations and other things in thin air:

  • What is the lightboard
  • How to record and download a video using the lightboard

Using the Lightboard in the Media Lab