• California State University

Information Competence Page. Instructional modules for the 22 campuses of the California State University system. Self paced modules cover such topics as library literacy, technology skills for searching, media literacy, ethics, critical thinking, and communication skills. On-line quizzes allow students to test skills learned.

• The Cleveland Institute of Music

  Although the skills taught in this tutorial apply to any discipline the examples used are geared to music majors.

• Cornell University

  Titled The Seven Steps to Effective Library Research. Starts students off with how to identify the research topic and begins with background material on that topic. Covers the catalog, databases, and the Internet. Ends with how to evaluate sources and cite sources. Video clips need RealPlayer. Excellent library vocabulary page.

• Humboldt State University

  OWLS (Online Workshops for Library Skills) Each of the 9 lessons include a statement of purpose, objectives, handouts, exercises and quizzes. Includes a lesson on government documents.

• Houston Community College System

  This "Guide to Using Libraries and Other Information Facilities" allows users to learn by entering rooms which discuss particular aspects of information knowledge, e.g. the Reference Room or the Periodicals Room.

• James Madison University

  All students at JMU must pass an Information-Seeking Skills Test for a general education requirement. The eight modules in the Go for the Gold tutorial help students prepare for the test. Includes objectives for each module. Exercises require a JMU account, quizzes do not. Module 7 includes information on copyright and fair use.

• Minneapolis Community & Technical College

  The tutorial helps students prepare for the college's information literacy exam. An example exam and examples of grade "A" exams are provided. Two versions of the tutorial are available - a standard version that requires JavaScript, Flash and frames and an ADA compliant version. Quizzes, assignments and exercises are included. Includes lessons on the production and organization of knowledge.

• New Jersey City University

  Great navigation. Includes links to PowerPoint presentations, self tests and tutorials at other libraries. See also the Information Literacy Rubrics page for competency rubrics.

• Penn State University

  Several tutorials for all levels of instruction. Of special note are the Information Literacy and You tutorial that covers the research process for undergraduates and the Information Cycle tutorial that discusses how information is created, dissseminated and documented. A visually pleasing site.

• Purdue University

  CORE (Comprehensive Online Research Education) is an indepth tutorial on the entire research process. Includes a pre-test. A search feature aids in finding specific topics within the tutorial. An extensive glossary is included. Learn more about hyperlinks allow even more in depth coverage of a topic.

• Rutgers University

  Searchpath consists of 6 detailed modules covering topics including types of information sources, choosing a topic, locating articles, using the catalog, searching the web, and citing sources. See the table of contents to jump to a specific topic.

• San Jose State University

  Four introductory and three advanced tutorials. Each tutorial starts by stating the time required to complete it. Database access in the tutorials is restricted to SJSU students although these sections can be skipped. Requires frames. Flash and non-flash versions.

• Tufts University

  The Library Research/Bio14 Homepage is designed for an entry level Biology course, but this tutorial actually covers the basics of research for any field. Includes a chart covering the cycle of scientific literature.

• University of Arizona

  RIO (Research Instruction Online) provides modules on searching for information plus how to put the information found into a research paper. See the link Tips for Instructors for an overview of the tutorial.

• University of Akron

  Excellent step by step procedures on library research and sources. Although visually pleasing, most information is text based, which makes for fast loading. Includes Glossary of Library Vocabulary and Terms.

• University of California at Berkeley

  Guides to various research tools available at Berkeley and across the Internet. Research guides provide how tos on library catalogs, electronic databases, the Internet, and subject areas. The subject guides provide excellent starting points for students to decide what sources cover particular disciplines.

• University of Delaware

  Flash required. ADA compliant version a choice within each tutorial. Engaging interactive tutorials on how to find books, articles, full-text articles and then evaluate what is found. Also included is a Secondary Research Tutorial for marketing.

• University of Iowa

  Easy to navigate tutorial teaches students how to "choose information sources and find tools appropriate to their purpose; find books and other materials using the online catalog and the card catalog; find periodical and newspaper articles using electronic and print indexes and abstracts." Includes index, table of contents and glossary. Must have frames capability. Graphic intensive.

• University of Minnesota

  Quickstudy covers the research process from planning to citing. Of special note is the section Finding Facts, Reviews and More which covers finding biographical information, statistics, film reviews, and federal legislation. A site map and search feature makes finding a particular topic easy.

• University of Texas

  Three modules - Selecting Information Sources, Searching Information Sources, and Evaluating Information Sources are available. Each takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. One note of caution- you will need at least Netscape 3.0 or Internet Explorer 4.0, and be willing and able to accept cookies. Also see the resource page which provides links to a FAQ, a discussion of how the tutorial was created and a free version that can be licensed from The University of Texas System Digital Library.

• University of Texas at Austin

  Catalog and database tutorials. Databases include EBSCO Research Databases, Grove Dictionary of Art Online, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (IPA), Journal Citation Reports (JCR), Medline (OVID), PubMed and Web of Science. Catalog tutorial requires RealPlayer for video segments. Engineering tutorials include Patents and Trademark Tutorials, as well as specific engineering class tutorials.

• University of Utah

  Thorough tutorial. Terms students may not know are highlighted in yellow when the cursor passes over them. Clicking on highlighted term brings up a definition of the term. Includes interactive exercises, quizzes, a link to University of Utah Internet Navigator Tutorial and a Help Guide which provides instruction on using electronic databases.

• Valdosta State University

  The Searching Page provides a step-by-step approach to finding information.

• Xavier University

  Six tutorials - Defining the Question, Identifying Resources, Improving a Search, Evaluating Websites, Preventing Plagarism, and Finding Full Text. Demos put students at Xavier live in the databases for practice. Quizzes and a glossary included.

Created January 1998; Last Revised August 8, 2005

Written by Gretchen Douglas, Cortland College and Amy Rockwell, College at Buffalo

Latest revisions by Gretchen Douglas, Cortland College

Comments to douglasg@snycorva.cortland.edu