Tips and Help
The following tips, help guides and resources are designed to assist you with conducting research, using library resources and locating assistance. If your question is not answered here, please contact us for help. If you have a suggestion for a help guide, let us know that too!
Getting Started
- Using Library Resources: Overview (pdf)
- Finding and Getting Books: Griffin and Summit
- Finding fulltext journal articles
Off Campus Access
Network IDs, PINs and Account Information
Citation Help
Copyright
- Copyright Considerations for the ePortfolio
- Finding Public Domain and "Some Rights Reserved" Materials for Projects and Presentations (pdf)
Course Reserves
Finding Fulltext Articles
Information about the Library
- Accessing Library Resources from Home
- Email Forwarding & Email Notification for Library Services
- Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Using Library Resources: Overview (pdf)
Ordering Materials, Interlibrary Loan & ILLiad
Searching & Databases
- Accessing Library Resources from Home
- Advanced Searching: Using Boolean (pdf)
- Current Awareness/Email Alerts
- Finding Primary Documents (pdf)
- How to Formulate a Search in an Electronic Database or Internet Search Engine
- Scholarly Journals: How to Determine If a Publication Is Scholarly, Popular, or Trade (pdf)
Scholarly & Peer-reviewed
Miscellaneous
Additional Sources of Help
Vancouver Information Technology (VIT) Tips & Guides:
To get help with a number of technology-related subjects, try using the Tips & Guides. There are guides on a variety of subjects, including creating web pages, scanning images and using Pine for email.
Tech Knowledge Workshops:
Throughout the Fall and Spring semesters, we offer a variety of workshops on library, Internet and technology topics. These workshops are free to WSUV faculty, staff and students. Registration is encouraged but not necessary. See the Schedule of Workshops for registration information and a current list of workshops.
Who to Contact for Help:
If you need further help, here are some things you can do. For library-related issues, stop by the Reference Desk or contact the Library at 546-9686. For technology-related issues, stop by one of the Computer Labs.