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Finding LIS information at the University of Illinois

The Library Welcomes You to GSLIS

Meet Sue Searing and Sandy Wolf, the Library's experts on LIS resources, and learn a few basic facts about using our collections.

Using the LIS Easy Search

A quick introduction to our specialized federated search tool.

Choosing an LIS Database

There are three(!) databases devoted to indexing LIS articles.  Learn how they compare and when to prefer one or another.

Using LIS Database Thesauri

Harness the power of controlled vocabularies to focus your searches within the LIS databases.

Creating Alerts in Databases

Stay up to date with alert services that inform you about new articles on topics of interest.

Other videos from the University Library

History of the Library

 

The Library: Behind the Scenes

 

What and Where Are the "Main Stacks"?


Help From a Distance:  What to Do, Who to Contact

 

Snapshot: One Day in the Life of Libraries 2011

April 13, 2011:  We visit University High School Library, Main Library, Music & Performing Arts Library to talk with users and staff.

Library Video Network

A large collection of local videos on topics including:  the online catalog; ebooks; interlibrary loan; course reserves; library tours; citing sources; specific databases and special collections; and much more!

 

Videos from other sources

What the Heck is Boolean Searching?

A humorous explanation from Western Carolina University.

-- and more to come!