Help: Access, Registration & Research

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ACCESS ASSISTANCE		RESEARCH ASSISTANCE
Online Access & Assistance • Off-Campus Access Information • Network Username & Password Information • Claim Network Username & Password Instructions • Tarleton Remote Dial-Up Information • EZProxy & VPN Connection Information • Distance Learning Services Information • Assistance & Computer Policies Information Web Tools & Services • WebMail, WebCT, WebBoard Username & password, login pages, help manuals . . . • Web Page Accounts & Design Web Services, HTML Goodies . . . REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE • Registration FAQs Who, Where, When . . . • Desired Classes List: Online Class Schedule • Desired Classes List: Print Class Schedule • Registration Instructions COURSES & GRADES • Check Schedule • Check Course Grades LIBRARY ORIENTATION Orientation Site Index • Links to Tutorials Research Process, Creating Searches, Locating Books & Articles, Evaluating Resources, Citing Sources, Ethical Research, etc. Library Lingo • Glossary of Library Terms • Library of Congress Call Numbers		You will often need research materials for university classes. Therefore, you must be able to • determine the types of information needed, • use library research tools effectively, • evaluate research materials critically, and • use research materials appropriately. The following tutorials will help you enhance these research skills. Research Process • Start Your Research Subject Guides, Guide to Databases, Guide to Print Indexes . . . • Organize Research Process & Materials Notes, Research Log . . . • Evaluate Research Findings Articles, Books, Internet Resources • Document Research Materials MLA, APA, Chicago, . . . Locate Materials Periodical Articles & Citations • Locate Articles & Citations Databases, Print Indexes & Print Abstracts (guides, instructions, and examples) • Locate Relevant Periodicals Types (scholarly, popular & trade), Subject Guides . . . Books, Media Items, & Reserves • Locate Books, Media Items & Reserves Online Catalog, Call Numbers . . . • Access Online Books (NetLibrary) Borrowing What You Need • Circulation Services • Obtaining Items from Other Libraries Interlibrary Loan, TexShare

Dick Smith Library  -  (254) 968-9249  -  Box T-0450 Stephenville, TX 76402
Library Hours  -  Suggestions  -  Tarleton State University  -  Updated 6/2006