Orientation Lessons
Lessons providing hands-on experience in locating and using online library resources. Assignments and quizzes are available to help test your knowledge.
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Gordon-Conwell Library
In this lesson you will become familiar with the resources available through the Gordon-Conwell library.
1. View the video: Virtual Tour of the Harold Lindsell Library in Charlotte
2. Go to the tutorials page on the library website and watch the Library Orientation Videos.
3. Starting with the library homepage, view each page to familiarize yourself with all the library resources and services.
4. Take the orientation quiz to test your understanding of the library.
Lesson 2: Finding Books
In this lesson you will learn how to locate books in the Gordon-Conwell library.
1. Go to the tutorials page on the library website and click on the “How to Search for Books” link.
2. Under “Library Online Catalog” view all three tutorial formats: PDF, web, and video tour.
3. Under “WorldCat.org” view all three tutorial formats: PDF, web, and video. In the web tutorial, view instructions only on the following sections: your account, searching, search results, find a copy, and reference.
4. Go to the Assignments page and complete the finding books assignment.
Lesson 3: Finding Articles
In this lesson you will learn how to locate journal articles through resources on the Gordon-Conwell library website.
1. Go to the tutorials page on the library website and click on the "How to Search for Journals & Periodicals" link.
2. Under “EBSCOhost Databases” read all of the instructions listed in the web tutorial. Under video tutorials, watch videos on searching, viewing results, and using My EBSCOhost.
3. Under “Proquest Religion” view web tutorials on basic and advanced searching, viewing basic results, viewing documents, and using My Research. Then view the video tutorial.
4. Under “JSTOR” view web tutorials on the advanced search form, PDF Help, and using MYJSTOR. Then view the video tutorial.
Lesson 4: Finding Journals
In this lesson you will learn how to locate print and online journals through resources on the Gordon-Conwell library website.
1. Go to the tutorials page on the library website and click on the "How to Search for Journals & Periodicals" link.
2. Under “Journal Title Search (Print Edition)” view the PDF tutorial.
3. Under “Journal Title Search (Online Edition)” view the web and video tutorials.
Lesson 5: Seeking Help with Research
In this lesson you will learn how to request research assistance on the Gordon-Conwell library website.
1. Go to the Library Services Page.
2. Under “Contact Us” familiarize yourself with the form. The form is available for research help, problems with accessing a database, requesting books, and holds, and suggesting new resources.
3. Reference services are available for help with research. The Reference Librarian can recommend resources, help with citations, review assignments, and send scanned materials. Under “Reference Services” contact information and reference guides are available.
4. Books can be mailed or placed on hold. Read the instructions for both.
5. Take the Seeking Help Quiz.
