Tutorials for Electronic Databases	Instruction

The tutorials listed below provide overviews of features and guide users on the use of database interfaces available at ORU. Learn about basic search functions and discover tools to help you search, organize, and evaluate information within databases. Reference librarians are available to assist if you have any questions, need assistance, or would like a demonstration of database features. Library Workshops with hands-on instruction are also available.

ORU Academic Search Premier Tutorial (EBSCOhost)
ORU EBSCOhost Worksheet

Tutorials Created and Provided by Database Companies

EBSCOhost (Macromedia Flash Presentations () created and provided by EBSCOhost.)
Academic Search Premier, ATLAS Religion, Business Source Premier, etc.

Basic Search ( runtime 3.25 minutes)
Advanced Search with Single Find Field, Creating Search and Journal Alerts ( runtime 3 minutes)
Advanced Search with Guided Style ( runtime 4 minutes)
Page Composer ( runtime 3 minutes)

FirstSearch
WorldCat, FactSearch, etc.

Using OCLC FirstSearch - An introduction to FirstSearch databases. (pdf format, 2 pages)

H.W. Wilson
Education Full Text

Quick Tips for Searching WilsonWeb (pdf format, 2 pages)

SilverPlatter
Biography Index, Book Review Digest, Christian Periodical Index, etc.
(WebSPIRS - SilverPlatter's Information Retrieval System for the Web)

WebSPIRS Online Tutorial ( runtime 10 minutes - Created and provided by Ovid Technologies, Inc.)
Choose the WebSPIRS link under "SilverPlatter Tools Tutorials."
WebSPIRS Quick Reference Card (pdf format, 1 page)
Quick Start Guide - WebSPIRS4.3 (pdf format, 19 pages)

Thompson ISI
Current Contents Connect

ISI Current Contents Connect Tutorial - An overview of database features and use provided by Thompson ISI.