The document discusses how to use online databases, search for books, and use microfilm at the library. It provides instructions on how to access online databases through the library website, search for books by title to find the call number, and insert and focus microfilm. It also compares the benefits of using the library versus online sources, noting that the library offers assistance and tools like printers that may not be available online.

1. Libraries
By: Lori Warren
w979053@usm.edu

2. Using Online Databases
 Go to your library’s website
 Find “Articles and Databases” on the home page
 When you click on “Articles and
Databases”, you will come to a page
with multiple databases to choose
from. You can choose whatever
database is related to your topic.
Academic Search Premier is the most
general.
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4. Searching for Books
 Go to your library’s Website.
 Go to the Search Box and type in the title of the book you are looking for.
 What will come up are some different options (paperback, hardback, e-book,
etc.) of that title.
 Choose which book you are looking for.
 When you have clicked on your choice, a call number should come up.
 You use the call number to find the book in the library.
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6. Using Microfilm
 First, open the glass plate.
 Insert microfilm onto left spindle.
 Thread film through rollers until it reaches right spindle.
 Close glass plate.
 Focus and adjust the film by using the knobs.
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8. Difference between using a library and
using online sources (benefits of library)
 Library
 You can find EVERYTHING you need
for a certain topic.
 Printers and different tools already
available.
 Quiet place to work.
 If you have kids, it’s a good place
to take them while you work.
 Online
 You can find what you need, but
have no one to help you if you
cannot find what you are looking
for.
 Maybe you do not have a printer, or
your printer does not work. You do
not own a copier.
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10. Thank you for your attention!
Questions?
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