University Libraries: Library Videos: Videos

Academic Honesty and Plagiarism (5:19)

This tutorial introduces students to the importance of academic honesty and suggests strategies for avoiding both intentional and unintentional plagiarism. Related interactive questions are available at https://libraries.coastal.edu/plagiarism.

Access World News (4:13)

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Learn how to locate specific newspapers in the United States and around the world.

Basic Searching in SciFinder (5:01)

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This video provides a quick overview of searching by topic and searching by substance in SciFinder, a primary database for chemical-related information.

CCU Research Guide (2:46)

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Find data and statistics about CCU students, faculty, budget, facilities, and more.

CINAHL Complete (4:58)

Transcript Learn how to locate the CINAHL database, limit to evidence-based articles, and print, email, and cite articles.

Databases A-Z: Search in Select Library Databases (1:51)

Transcript Use Databases A to Z on the Kimbel Library website to find a specific library database or browse available databases by subject area.

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (2:35)

Transcript Learn how to locate and navigate the Ferguson's Career Guidance Center database.

Find, Link and Embed Alexander Street Press Videos (5:33)

Transcript Locate the ASP databases, link and embed videos in Moodle, and create video clips.

Find, Link and Embed Kanopy Videos (3:44)

Transcript Locate the Kanopy database, link and embed videos in Moodle, and create video clips.

Interlibrary Loan (2:01)

Transcript Learn how to request items that Kimbel Library does not own.

Journals A-Z: Search in Select Library Journals (2:41)

Transcript Use Journals A to Z on the Kimbel Library website to find out which journals are available. Journals A to Z will link you to the database where the full text of the journal can be found.

LearningExpress Library (2:30)

Transcript Learn how to navigate the LearningExpress database to find academic or licensing tests and related prep materials.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (2:48)

Transcript Learn how to locate, search and browse in the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

OneSearch: Find Articles (4:20)

Transcript Learn how to use OneSearch to find articles, journals media and more.

OneSearch: Articles (1:22)

Transcript Learn how to refine your search and view full text articles in OneSearch.

OneSearch: Favorites and Alerts (3:14)

Transcript This video will demonstrate how to login to your OneSearch Account, save items to your favorites list, and set search alerts.

OneSearch: Searching for Books and Videos in the Library Catalog (2:01)

Transcript This tutorial demonstrates how to search for books and videos, refine your search results, locate physical items in the University Libraries and access online resources.

OneSearch: Tools (1:19)

Transcript How to use the email, citation, print, and citation manager tools in OneSearch.

PASCAL Delivers (2:06)

Transcript A brief tutorial on requesting books and other items from libraries throughout South Carolina with PASCAL Delivers.

Request Books from Kimbel Library (2:05)

Transcript Login to your library account to use the library’s catalog to request books you would like to borrow from the library. You’ll receive an email when they are ready to pick up.

Schedule a Library Research Appointment (1:32)

Transcript This video demonstrates how to sign up for a library research appointment through the Kimbel Library website.

Scholarly Resources vs. Popular Resources (2:06)

Transcript This video explains how to distinguish between scholarly (academic, peer-reviewed) and popular (general audience) resources, emphasizing their different purposes, credibility and use in research.

Searching in Google Scholar (2:53)

Transcript Learn to use the Advanced Search option and other Google Scholar tools.

Selecting Keywords (1:56)

Transcript Learn the importance of selecting keywords, also called search terms and strategies on how to select them.

Syncing Kimbel Library's Databases with Google Scholar (1:01)

Transcript Learn how to use Google Scholar to find scholarly articles for your assignments. This tutorial shows you how to adjust your Google settings to find free Google Scholar articles that are usually subscription-only.

Using Wikipedia Wisely (5:35)

This tutorial explores common myths associated with Wikipedia so that students can use its wealth of information more wisely.

Visible Body (3:23)

Transcript Learn how to access the Visible Body database and locate 3D images and videos relating to the human body.

What is an Annotated Bibliography (2:24)

Transcript This video explains what an annotated bibliography is, breaking down how to list sources with accompanying short summaries and evaluations to show a researcher's understanding and judgment of each.

Why Citation is important (1:25)

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Learn why citing sources is essential in academic writing. It credits the original authors, avoids plagiarism, builds credibility, and helps your readers trace and verify your research