Interactive Tutorials
Brief Orientation
With this tutorial, orient yourself to the new library catalog homepage.
Full Orientation
With this tutorial, learn how to complete the following tasks in the library catalog:
- Search for books, e-books, journal articles, and more
- Filter search results
- Access a journal article in its full-text form
- Request an interlibrary loan
- ...and more!
Certificate of completion available.
This tutorial will walk you through the process of finding an online journal article using the Phillips Library catalog.
By the time you finish, you should be able to:
- Access the full-text of journal articles through the library catalog
- Request copies of articles from other libraries if our library does not have direct access
This tutorial will walk you through the process of finding databases using the Phillips Library website. For more information about finding full-text versions of articles, check out the tutorial on how to find journal articles.
By the time you finish, you should be able to:
- Find a specific database using the A–Z Databases list
- Find the research guides for specific disciplines/courses
The following tutorials will walk you through the process of viewing and navigating the eBooks provided for you by Phillips Library.
By the time you finish, you should be able to:
- Access eBooks through multiple means of search
- Navigate the customizations available within the eBook viewer
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For Research Assistance
Our librarians are here to help! Please contact us using Ask a Librarian.
Questions or concerns pertaining specifically to this research guide should be sent to Student Success Librarian Emily Holland. Emily's office can be found on the main floor of Phillips Library, and she can be reached at e.m.holland@msmary.edu or 301-447-5430.
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