Online Resources: Tutorials

Citation Styles

This tutorial is meant to help you:

• Understand why using proper citation formats is important
• Become familiar with APA and MLA styles
• Access the library's resources for citation help
• Learn about automated citation tools 

Getting Started with Citations - CWC Guide

An introduction to citations, what they are, why, and how we use them.

MLA Citation Videos

The videos go over General Formatting, Work Cited, In-Text Citation, and Hanging Citations.

- Also find general MLA information 

APA Citation Videos

The videos go over In-Text Citation and APA Format, and Reference page

- Also find general APA information 

Chicago Style Citation Videos

The videos go over Format, Notes and Bibliography, and Author-Date & References

- Also find general Chicago Style general information

Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources

This tutorial is meant to help you:

• Familiarize you with the different types of sources you will be referencing in your papers.
• Explain which type is most valuable and why.

Using Online Resources For Research (Part 1)

This tutorial will focus on:

• Using One Search
• Search Filters

Using Online Resources For Research: (Part 2) After you find an Article

This tutorial will focus on:

• Citation Assistance
• Downloading an Article
• Best Practices for Saving a Document

Online Resource Helpers

• Use this link to find more resources related to CWC E-Resources including videos and more.

Effective Search Methods for Tribal Leadership

This tutorial is meant to help you:

• Familiarize yourself with the library's research resources
• Explore various database functions
• Review and retrieve physical materials housed in the CWC Library

UNST

This tutorial is meant to help you:

• Navigate A-Z Databases
• Find a source using OneSearch
  • Cite the source
• Use the libraries Evaluating Sources resource
• Explore the Library Catalog
• Use filters to narrow catalog results
• Get a brief introduction to Libby

CWC Library Account Orientation

This tutorial is meant to help you:

• Getting a CWC Library account
• Renewing your Items Online
• Creating and adding items to a List
• Activating your Reading History

Interlibrary Loan Requests

This tutorial is meant to help you:

• How to submit a request for a physical item that is outside the Wyoming library system.
• How to submit a request for a journal article that is not in any of the library's databases.

Steps to Finding A Physical Book

This tutorial will focus on:

• Explore the library catalog's features and functions
• Conduct a search
• Show the advantage of using filters
• Determine the location, status, and availability of the book
• Provide you with an overview of the Library of Congress (LC) Classification System
• Locate a book using the LC Call Number

Holds and Requests

This tutorial is meant to help you:

• Place a hold on an item
• Make a request for an item that is at another Wyoming library

Navigating Libby with a Laptop or Desktop

This tutorial will focus on:

• Search the CWC library Catalog for Libby items
• Demonstrate steps for checking selections out
• Access the Virtual Library of Wyoming (also known as Libby) website
• Create specific searches entailing a variety of formats and genres
• Get a snapshot of your accounts

Navigating Libby on a Mobile Device

This tutorial is meant to help you:

• Gain access to Wyoming's virtual library of e-books, digital audiobooks and e-magazines using the Libby mobile app
• Demonstrate how to download the app, create an account, and check out materials
• Conduct searches
• Become familiar with some of the features and functions
• Borrow materials or place a hold