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How-To

Here you can find short introductions on how to navigate different library resources.

Search Basic Library Tools

Wright State Catalog Search (2:35)

Locating an Item Using Library of Congress Call Numbers (3:28)

OhioLINK Catalog Search (3:25)

Introduction to QuickSearch (1:02)

Brief Look at QuickSearch Results (0:48)

Effective Search Strategies: Database Limiters (1:17)

Effective Search Strategies: Use Subject Terms (0:44)

Find Full Text (1:10)

If you're unsure of which video you need, browse the titles and short summaries below. 

Wright State Catalog Search

 

Follow our step-by-step video with instructions on how to search for and request a book from our catalog.

 

 

View Video | Total watch time: 2:35

 

Locating an Item Using Library of Congress Call Numbers


Learn how to locate an item on library shelves using Library of Congress Call Numbers.


View Video | Total watch time: 2:38


Video Transcript

OhioLINK Catalog Search

 

When the title you need is not available in the Wright State Catalog, how do you find and request the title from OhioLINK? Use our step-by-step guide!

 

 

View Video | Total watch time: 3:25

 

Introduction to QuickSearch

 

Learn what kinds of sources you'll find with QuickSearch.

 

View Video | Total watch time: 1:02

Brief Look at QuickSearch Results


Learn what to look for in your QuickSearch results list.


View Video | Total watch time: 0:48

Effective Search Strategies: Database Limiters


Learn how to use the limiters in QuickSearch to narrow your results list.


View Video | Total watch time: 1:17

Effective Search Strategies: Use Subject Terms


Learn how to find and use the subject terms in QuickSearch for efficient searching.


View Video | Total watch time: 0:44

Find Full Text

 

Learn how to find the full text of an article if Wright State University Libraries subscribes to it.

 

 

View Video | Total watch time: 1:10