LibGuides: SW670 Social Welfare Policy and Service Delivery Systems I Fall 2021: Researching at Touro College Libraries

Introduction to Touro College Libraries Videos

Touro Libraries Orientation 2020
Welcome to Touro Libraries! Watch our full-length library orientation video to learn about the many resources, tools, and services we have to offer as well as how to utilize them.
Time: 31:00
How to Login for Library Resources with TouroOne
A simple way to gain access to our library subscription content from anywhere in the world.
Time: 1:50
Using QuickSearch
Use QuickSearch to search the entire library at once. Find books, ebooks, articles and more.
Time: 1:49
Understanding Databases
Get the basics of what you'll find in a database and how to use them.
Time: 1:42
Finding eBooks
Use the library catalog to search over 300,000 e-books in our collections.
Time: 1:05
Finding Full-Text
Help locating the full-text of articles you find in library databases.
Time: 0:56

ProQuest Research Companion This link opens in a new window
ProQuest Research Companion provides an excellent tutorial explaining how to find, evaluate, and use information when conducting research. It is a great place to start when conducting research.

Databases: Tips for searching academic databases
Learn the ins and outs of the academic databases available to Touro Students!
What is a Periodical?
Not sure what a periodical is? Always mixing up volume and issue numbers? Get your answers here!
Time: 2:30
Part I: Website Evaluation with the 5Ws
Evaluating information by asking Who, What, Where, When, & Why?
Time: 4:00
Part II: Website Investigation in Action
Evaluating the credibility of websites in an example scenario.
Time: 4:50.
Google Search Tips
Level up your Google searching with these tricks.
Time: 3:21