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Welcome to LIRN 101, your orientation to the LIRN platform and library research.

Do you have questions about navigating and using your library databases? How about using search techniques such as keywords, synonyms, exact phrases, and limits? Do you know how to access the full text of a source or save it for later? This guide will answer all those questions and more.

Let's get started!

Modules

  • LIRNPortal Are you ever overwhelmed by all the options available on the library portal? This module will demonstrate the features and different search tools available on your library LIRNPortal, so you can decide where to start your research. Est: 15 minutes

  • LIRNSearch You know what you want to find, but how do you find it? Learn a variety of strategies for broadening or limiting your search in order to find exactly what you are looking for. This module uses the federated LIRNSearch tool to demonstrate search strategies that can be applied to many other databases as well. Est: 35 minutes

  • Wrapup Sometimes, we all need a little support. This section willl show you how to get research or technical assistance as you conduct your library research. Est: 5 minutes

  • Quiz Test your mastery of this content with the cumulative quiz and receive a certificate after scoring 80% or more on the quiz.. Est: 10 minutes

Proceed through the orientation using the buttons at the bottom of each page. Jump to points of interest by using the tabs along the top of the page and the subsequent left navigation.

Please watch this short video (01:00 min) to learn more. A transcript of the video is also provided for you.

"Navigating" Video Transcript