⇒ Use the tabs, across the top of the box below, to select "How To" videos related to using the Library website. Click on the name of the tab you'd like to learn more about to view the video.
Not sure how to get to the SWIC Library website? This 45 second video will show you several options to quickly access the website.
All you really need to know is where to find a librarian! Watch this quick video (32 sec.) to see where to find hours and contact information for each of our campus libraries.
Need to find an article? Watch this 60 second video to see how to select a database and do a simple search for articles.*
*For detailed database searches and advanced search techniques, click the Databases tab at the top of this page.
If you're looking for a book, we have you covered! Watch this short video (1:39) to find books for your assignments or pleasure reading.
If you're looking for factual information or a concise overview about a topic, CREDO Reference is the database for you. I refer to it as the Wikipedia of our databases and the best news is, you can use / cite CREDO Reference articles for your assignments! CREDO also provides interactive Mind Maps for many of their entries.
If you're having a difficult time choosing or narrowing your topic, take a look at the Browse Issue section of Opposing Viewpoints for a list of trending and hot topics.
Google Scholar is a better option than Google when it comes to finding scholarly articles. You can also access many of SWIC Library's full text resources by linking your library account to Google Scholar.