Passports Skills Video Series
The Passports Skills Video Series was designed to introduce users to the basic features and services of the Webster University Library web site. If you have questions, please contact the Library Reference Department at (314) 968-6950 or (800-985-4279). Webster and Eden Theological Seminary students, faculty, and staff may also use our Ask a Librarian email service.
System Requirements (information on software you may need to view these presentations)
Saving Instructions (instructions on saving copies of these files)
Introduction
General Concepts
- Getting Research Help (3:30)
- Finding books in the library catalog (6:19)
- Electronic books (6:48)
- Web Sites for University Courses (4:04)
- RefWorks: Creating Bibliographies (5:41)
- Central Search: Multi-database Searching (7:08)
Finding Articles on Your Topic
- Selecting a Database and Basic Searching (4:01)
- Tips for More Effective Searching (2:30)
- Identifying Peer-Reviewed Journals (4:40)
- Document Delivery Services for Extended Campuses (3:36)
- Journal/Magazine/Newspaper A-Z List (7:31) (use the list to find a specific article)
- Using Article Linker to Connect to Full Text (4:07)
Business and Management
- Doing Research in Business & Management--Articles--Basic Searching (6:28)
- Doing Research in Business & Management--Articles--Advanced Searching (7:50)
- Other Database Content (7:41)
- Finding Financials with Mergent Online (4:07)
Psychology and Counseling
- Doing Research in Psychology & Counseling: Basics of Finding Articles (6:59)
- Doing Research in Psychology & Counseling: Advanced Searching Tips (6:37)
Education
- Doing Research in Education: Basics of Finding Articles (7:42)
- Doing Research in Education: Advanced Searching Tips (6:00)
Legal Studies
- Doing Legal Research: Finding Cases (covers how to find specific cases) (5:54)
- Doing Legal Research: Finding Articles and Cases on Legal Topics (8:04)
- Doing Legal Research: Finding Statutes (5:16)
Nursing
- Doing Research in Nursing--Basic Searching (7:56)
- Doing Research in Nursing--Advanced Searching (6:29)
- Doing Research in Nursing--Evidence-Based Practice Resources (4:06)
Videos Collection
- Videos for Instruction (6:27)
eReserves
- Electronic Reserves for Faculty (10:08)
- Electronic Reserves for Students (3:35)
Turnitin
Information on Turnitin, a plagiarism prevention program, is now available at http://www.webster.edu/faculty/turnitin/.
System Requirements
These presentations require a standard web browser and Flash Player 7 or higher to view. Flash Player may be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com/downloads/.
- These are large files. Your computer may take a few moments to load the file.
- Navigation controls (play, pause, rewind) are located at the bottom of the window.
- These files were recorded at 1024x768. For better viewing, it may help to set your own desktop resolution to these same settings.