Tutorials

The Library's interactive tutorials cover a variety of topics and research skills that will help you be a successful student.

They are designed with you in mind -- you can conveniently learn on your own and at your own pace. You may wish to complete an entire tutorial, work through it by sections, or refer to specific topics and tools within a tutorial.

Choose a tutorial appropriate for your level of skill and knowledge. If you are new at the University, begin with the "Library Orientation" and then continue with "Research Basics." Distance Learners, check out what we have created especially for you then continue with "Research Basics."

Library Orientation
Get an introduction to the ORU Library, including services, resources, and the "Physical" and "Electronic" environments.
Research Basics
 Learn how to begin a research project and where to find "Hot Topics."
Learn how to find articles and where to look for citation aids.
Get the "Basics" and much more, including tips and tools for strategic searching, evaluating information, and avoiding plagiarism.
Distance Learners
 Get an overview of and registered for Distance Learner Library Services.
Learn about the different types of accounts and logins.
Create personal database accounts.
Learn how to search for books while setting limits to "your" local libraries, and much more.

For comments or questions email libbi@oru.edu .
Last update: June, 2006