LibGuides: The MacDuffie Library: How To Videos &amp; Tutorials

How to Videos & Tutorials

Below you will find video resources to assist you with a number of library and research related tasks. Enjoy!

Academic Databases - steps to access databases from the Library Website (3 min)
This Loom video will how you how to get to the library website and to academic databases
Boston Pubic Library Digital E-card - steps for obtaining one (2 min)
This Loom video will walk you through the steps for obtaining a digital library E-card

Creating a NoodleTools Account using Google Login
This document will provide a step by step guide for creating or linking a NoodleTools account.

Google Scholar - Use to Locate Academic Sources (1 min)
This Loom video will provide an overview of using Google Scholar to locate academic sources for projects and papers.
JSTOR - Steps for Gaining Fulll Access to the database from the Boston Public Library website (1min)
This Loom video will provide steps for accessinbg Jstor through the BPL website
Locating Primary Sources Using Google (3 min)
This Loom Video will provide tips for locating primary sources using Google
Reference Book Article - Citing Using Chicago Format (5 min)
In this Loom Video, I demonstrate how to create a citation from a reference book article in a dictionary.
Sora E-books - steps for how to access Sora (1 min)
This Loom tutorial will provide steps for accessing SORA e-book platform to locate books to read for fun!
Wikipedia - Using the Notes & References Sections to Find Academic Sources (2 min)
This Loom video will provide an overview for using the Notes & References sections of a Wikipedia article to find additional academic sources on a topic.