Instructional Video Series

How Do I… Tutorials

Self-paced video guides for essential library research skills — built for independent learners on the go.

These tutorials were designed using ARCS motivational design and the ADDIE process, in collaboration with subject liaison librarians — so each video has clear learning outcomes and is built to engage learners, not just inform them.

How Do I… Find a Book Review?
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Tutorial 01

How Do I… Find a Book Review?

Evaluating a book before you read it — or incorporating critical perspectives into your research — requires knowing where published book reviews live and how to find them efficiently.

  • Identify the right databases for book review searches
  • Distinguish review types (popular, scholarly, trade)
  • Locate reviews for both current and older titles
  • Evaluate reviews critically for bias and authority

How Do I… Get Started with Company Research?
Video tutorial — coming soon

Tutorial 02

How Do I… Get Started with Company Research?

Whether preparing for a job interview, evaluating a potential partner, or conducting competitive analysis, effective company research is a critical professional skill.

  • Find financial filings, annual reports, and news coverage
  • Use business databases (Mergent, Business Source, etc.)
  • Identify company size, industry, and key competitors
  • Assess source recency and reliability

How Do I… Get Started with Industry Research?
Video tutorial — coming soon

Tutorial 03

How Do I… Get Started with Industry Research?

Understanding an industry — its trends, key players, regulatory environment, and trajectory — is essential for business strategy, career planning, and academic research alike.

  • Use SIC and NAICS codes to define an industry
  • Find industry reports and market research
  • Locate trade association publications and data
  • Identify emerging trends through news aggregation

How Do I… Access & Borrow Materials as a Certificate Student?
Video tutorial — coming soon

Tutorial 04

How Do I… Access & Borrow Materials as a Certificate Student?

Certificate students often have different library access rights than degree-seeking students. This tutorial clarifies exactly what's available and how to make the most of it.

  • Understand your borrowing privileges as a certificate student
  • Access electronic resources and databases remotely
  • Use interlibrary loan (ILL) to get materials not held locally
  • Navigate library card and account setup

Built for Real Learners

Each tutorial was designed with a specific learner scenario in mind — someone on a commute, between classes, or sitting down to start a research assignment with no idea where to begin.

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On-Demand Access

Watch on any device, at any time — no library visit required to get started.

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Clear Learning Goals

Every tutorial has defined outcomes developed with subject librarian collaborators.

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Transferable Skills

Frameworks and thinking habits that apply beyond any single database or institution.

Explore the Information Cycle

Understand how information is created, distributed, and evolves — the conceptual foundation behind all these tutorials.

Watch the Information Cycle