Tutorials
Holman Library's tutorials are available for viewing below. New tutorials are being added as time permits. Please call (618)537-6952 with any questions or recommendations.
Big Blue Button
Big Blue Button (BBB) is a web conferencing system used by many faculty members at McKendree University. Tutorials for using BBB from
both an instructor and student perspective are available by clicking here.
Blackboard: Adding a Link to One of the Library Databases
Want to make life easier for yourself and your students while also maintaining copyright
compliance? It can be done! Just follow the steps in this short tutorial, courtesy
of the Educational Technology Department, to find out how.
Adding a Link to One of the Library Databases Tutorial
Citing Sources
APA Citation Style (Videos courtesy of OWL at Purdue)
APA Formatting: Reference List Basics
MLA Citation Style (Video courtesy of OWL at Purdue)
eBooks
With EBSCO's extensive collection of eBook titles on EBSCOhost, users can search within a wide range of relevant eBooks using the powerful EBSCOhost search experience. With every search, relevant eBook titles will appear directly alongside databases and other digital content, exposing users to the full depth of the library's offerings. With hundreds of thousands of titles available across all major subject areas, libraries can build collections of frontlist titles from the world's leading publishers to complement any library collection need. Users can access the full text of eBooks from their computer, or can download titles to most popular portable devices.
Click this link to view tutorial.
EBSCOhost Integrated Search Basics
EBSCOhost Integrated SearchTM (EHIS) is a next-generation approach to federation, allowing users to search multiple resources within one familiar interface, take advantage of the unique features and functionality of EBSCOhost, and eliminate the frustration caused by slow search results.
Basic Search Tutorial (approx. 6 minutes)
Google: Search Education Training
With these webinars, you can improve your own search skills and learn how to bring search literacy to your school. Browse the archive of past trainings, and make sure to follow us on Google+ to stay up to speed on the latest tips and trainings from Google
Library Catalog (VuFind | I-Share) Account
Click this link for instructions on creating a library catalog account.
Library Use: Meet Holman Library
Mendeley Citation Management System
Although there are several different citation management systems available, Mendeley
is the citation tool available at Holman Library. If you have not used Mendeley before
and would like to begin or if you just need a refresher, then take a moment to let
a short video guide you the process by clicking the link below.
OVID Search
Conducting an “Ovid Full-text Only” Type Search
Click this link for instructions.
Research Guidelines
Using Information Ethically
Combating Plagiarism (PPT) HTML PDF
Research Sources, Tools & Techniques
Assignment Process: Literature Review
Assignment Process: Paper, Project, or Speech
YouTube: McKUHolmanLibrary
View all tutorials available on the Holman Library YouTube Channel.
Faculty Specific
Copyright Act 1989: Work Made for Hire and the Faculty Exception
