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The following is a list of general databases and instructions on accessing their tutorials, if available.
To find other databases with tutorials, please visit the Library's list of Databases by Title. Databases with tutorials are indicated by the 
icon. Click on this image to view the tutorial.
If you require a tutorial for a database that does not have one, please contact your Librarian-- a tutorial may be available from another institution, and if not, we can create a tutorial for any given database.
| Database | Tutorial? |
|---|---|
| Academic OneFile | Yes: Click Help button at the top of the screen for text-based assistance with searching, viewing and saving documents, and managing information. |
| Academic Search Premier | Yes: Click Help for extensive list of topics including searching, viewing, printing, and citing sources. |
| American National Biography | Yes: From the Library's Database title list, click on the question mark icon to view web-based, self-paced slideshow-style user guide (print version available). Help menu also provides searching guidance. |
| America's News Magazines | Yes: Click "Help" for Quick Help and links to more Detailed Help. A downloadable tutorial opens a PowerPoint presentation "How to Search America's Newspapers" |
| Discovering Collection | Yes: Text-based introduction to searching; Click About Discovering Collection at the bottom of any page in the database |
| Discovery | No. |
| Learning Express Library | No. |
| ProQuest Historical Newspapers | Yes: Text-based search help on the website and downloadable text-based sample searches, search guide and printing tips; Click Help for basic tips and then [ http://www.proquest.com/products_pq/training/ Quick Reference Guide] for PDF and Word document tips. |
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