Learning Resources Orientation for Students
Learn the basics of the Learning Resources Department. This orientation will introduce the library resources & services, and tutoring available on each campus and online. Students can use the information, resources, and tools provided here to contribute to their academic success.
Use the Library Catalog to find resources for a research paper or project. To become a successful researcher, learn what it is and how it functions.
At SJR State, many of your courses will require you to use the Modern Language Association of America's (MLA) citation and format style for your academic work. This tutorial provides an overview of MLA Style. It is an excellent place to start learning about MLA formatting.
Artificial Intelligence Tutorial
In this tutorial, we will help to define what AI is and ways it impacts our lives. The topic of AI is complicated and has many layers. This is not an attempt to provide a complete understanding of all aspects of the topic, as that would require a much larger time commitment, but to give a better understanding of the various types and models of AI.
This interactive tutorial equips students with the essential skills to locate, evaluate, and ethically use information. It introduces strategies for navigating library databases, assessing the credibility of sources, and applying proper citation practices to support academic integrity. Designed to strengthen research readiness, the tutorial helps prepare students for more effective engagement with course assignments and lifelong learning.
Evaluating Information Sources Tutorial
This tutorial will help you better understand how to examine a source and determine whether it is usable in an academic setting.
Chicago Style Citations Tutorial
At SJR State, some of your courses will require you to use Chicago style citations and formatting for your academic work. This tutorial is an excellent place to start learning about this citation style and will help provide an overview of the Chicago style.
This tutorial teaches students why we use databases, how to access them, and how to search within the hundreds of databases provided by the Library.
How to do Research for a Literature Class Tutorial
This tutorial will familiarize you with the basics of the process of conducting research and refining your library skills. You will also learn where to get help when you need it.
At SJR State, many of your courses will require you to use the American Psychological Association's (APA) citation and format style for your academic work. This tutorial provides an overview of APA style. It is an excellent place to learn about using APA format.