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HRD110: Freshman Seminar: A) Library Basics

This guide will help you get to know the SUNY Adirondack Library!

Learning Objectives

Students will learn the basics about library resources for college research:

  • how to find and use library services and resources
  • how to find a book, electronic book, articles, videos and
  • how to search Google more effectively and use alternative search engines. 

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Video: Library Databases vs. Google

In this class session, you'll be learning to search library databases. Why use those, when Google is more familiar to you? Watch this short video to learn more:

SUNY Adirondack Library Basics

These links will help you answer questions about library services and staff.

Asynchronous HRD110 Classes

For asynchronous class sessions only:

  • In Blackboard, your professor will give you a link to a Google Forms worksheet from instruction librarian Joyce Miller.
  • Complete the worksheet online. Use the tabs on this website to complete each section.
  • Contact a librarian at any point for assistance. Use the "Ask a Librarian!" link below.

Need help?

Use the green chat box on this page or contact a librarian though Ask a Libarian!