Database Online Tutorials and Guide Sheets

Selected introductions to the research process and tools to use. These tutorials are customized for the site that developed it, however the majority of the information applies to doing research here at MSU-Northern. If you have any questions, contact a library staff member.

• Empower from Wichita State University
• IRIS from Clark College
• Pilot from Sacramento City College – Los Rios

Selected databases have online tutorials or guide sheets:

• EBSCO Database Tutorials: Includes guides for basic and advanced searching and for specific databases including CINAHL with Full Text (Basic and Advanced Searching), Auto Repair Reference Center, History Reference Center, Literary Reference Center and Points of View Reference Center.
• FirstSearch Databases tutorials on searching (including ERIC & WorldCat)
• Gale Your Library vs. Open Web (3:34 min.)