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Explore short, focused video tutorials to help you navigate the Claremont Colleges Library’s research tools and services. These videos are designed for undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty to build research skills and integrate library resources into coursework.

Introduction to Library Search

Learn how to use Library Search to quickly find books, articles, eBooks, and other materials available through the Claremont Colleges Library. The video tutorials in this playlist cover search strategies, filters, and how to access full-text or request items not immediately available.

Explore the Library's Databases & Journals

Learn how to choose and search subject-specific databases and journals to find scholarly articles, ebooks, and other academic sources beyond Library Search.

Search Strategies

Build search skills with strategies like using Boolean operators, citation chaining, and mining keywords and references from articles to discover more relevant research.

Citing Sources & Using Citation Tools

Learn how to cite sources correctly and use tools like Zotero to manage references and generate citations. You can also explore the library’s citation style guides for more detailed information.