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2. Tutorials and Instructional Videos

Whether you’re just starting your research journey or looking to sharpen your skills, UA Libraries has resources to support you every step of the way. Below you’ll find interactive modules and video tutorials designed to help you become a more confident and effective researcher.

Discover Roll Tide Research

Need help with the research process from start to finish? Roll Tide Research is a flexible, self-paced series of interactive modules created by UA Librarians to help you build essential academic research skills. Perfect for students at any research stage, these asynchronous tutorials cover everything from developing a research question to finding and evaluating sources.

Access all modules here: Roll Tide Research

Explore Our Video Tutorials

UA Libraries offers over 150 video tutorials designed to help you become a confident and capable researcher. Whether you’re learning to navigate databases, cite sources, or use library services effectively, our videos are here to support you. The selections below are a great place to start.

To explore our full collection, visit the UA Libraries YouTube Channel.

Getting Started With Your Research

Basic Searching in Scout

Finding Resources at the University of Alabama Libraries

Getting Started with Your Research

Determining Where to Search

 

Advanced Research Skills

Using the Advanced Search Fields in Scout

How Do I Use Boolean Operators

Expanding Your Research with Citation Chaining

Getting Started with Zotero

 

Subject-Specific Research

How to Use SimplyAnalytics

How to Search Business Source Ultimate

How to Find Recordings in Naxos Music Library

Local Business Search in Reference Solutions

 

Services at the Libraries

Getting Help at UA Libraries

How to Reserve a Team Workroom

How to Place an Interlibrary Loan

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