Start Here: Video Guides
Facts About Our Library
A visual overview of the library’s spaces and services to help you get oriented.
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How to Cite Generative AI and Understanding Copyright
When You Need to Cite Generative AI (and When You Don’t)
This short video explains when generative AI tools must be cited and when they do not, using examples from major style guides (APA, MLA, Chicago, and ASA).
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Copyright, Fair Use, Piracy, and Generative AI
An in-depth discussion of copyright, fair use, piracy, and how generative AI fits into the current legal and ethical landscape for student work and research.
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How to Find Databases
How to Find a Database
This short video shows where to go to find a database using the library’s Database Portal. It walks through the dropdown menus to help you choose the right collection before you begin searching.
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How to Find a Library Database
This older video offers a more in-depth look at finding and selecting databases, including search strategies and how to think about database scope. While the interface has changed, the concepts and approach are still relevant.
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How to Find Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed Articles
How to Find Articles (Without Crying) Using Research Rabbit
This short video introduces Research Rabbit, an AI-powered research tool that helps you discover scholarly, peer-reviewed articles by following citation networks and related research rather than relying on filters or checkboxes.
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Scholarly Articles - No checkbox Required
In this silent demo, you’ll see how major research platforms such as JSTOR, Project MUSE, and ScienceDirect provide access to scholarly, peer-reviewed articles by default, without the need to apply additional filters or checkboxes.
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How to Find Ebooks & Books
How to Find Ebooks
This short, silent video shows how to quickly search for and access ebooks through the Coates Library website—especially useful when you need a book right away.
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How to Find a Book in the Library
This video walks through the full process of finding a physical book using the Coates Library catalog, from searching and locating the call number to navigating the stacks.
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How to Find Newspaper Articles
How to Find Newspaper Articles
This video demonstrates how to search for newspaper articles using Nexis Uni, including how to locate news content and refine results to focus on relevant sources.
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