Research Guides: Library Tutorials: Video Tutorials

Video Tutorials

PCC Library Tutorials

Summon Search
How to perform a basic search and use filters.
Basic Database Search
This video demonstrates how to open a library database and perform a basic search for articles.
How to Identify a Scholarly Article
Outlines clues that students can use to tell the difference between scholarly and magazine articles. This video is posted on YouTube.
How to Read a Scholarly Article
Brief overview explaining how students can approach reading a scholarly article. This video is posted on YouTube.
Find and Use Opposing Viewpoints
Learn how to find and use the Opposing Viewpoints database to search for sources for your argumentative assignment.

Instructors! Request an interactive video that can be embedded in Moodle.

Information Literacy Tutorials

Lateral Reading [TED Ed Interactive Lesson]
Can you really tell if a website is reputable or not? Do you stay on the website and judge it based on looks, references listed, and info presented on the "About" page? If so, you need to update your skills. Lateral reading is one way to get a handle on whether or not a website is credible. Look over these TED Ed Lesson Instructions [Google Doc] on how to complete the lesson.

Research Companion
An award-winning, cloud-based information literacy solution that enables educators and librarians to guide students through research projects efficiently.

Copyright & Fair Use Tutorials

Debunking Common Copyright Myths [TED Ed Interactive Lesson]
This video from the U.S Copyright Office debunks several common myths about copyright. It's short and painless, so let's review fact vs. fiction so that we are on the right track. Look over these TED Ed Lesson Instructions [Google Doc] on how to complete the lesson.
Fair Use Basics [TED Ed Interactive Lesson]
Fair use is an important part of copyright law that provides some flexibility for users and new creators. At its core, fair use ensures that there are some kinds of uses that do not require permission or payment. But there are no easy rules for fair use. This video is just a brief introduction. Look over these TED Ed Lesson Instructions [Google Doc] on how to complete the lesson.

About the Library Tutorials

These tutorials can be linked or embedded in Moodle. If you would like for us to create a tutorial on a certain topic, please contact the Library.

Phone: (252) 493-7360
E-mail: pittref@email.pittcc.edu