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.
Video Tutorials
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.
Searching by Title
How to Share Sources Found in Library Search
Virtually Browse the Library Collections
Using Advanced Library Search
How to Use Resource Sharing (ILL)
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.
Exploring the Library's Databases
Exploring the Library's Databases
Searching for Electronic Journals
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.
Using Article Records to Enhance Your Research
Using Article Records to Enhance Your Research
Applying Citation Chaining in Databases
Learn How to Use Boolean Operators in a Database
What Are Boolean Operators?
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.