Introduction to Library Research
Welcome
 

Library Orientation

Chesnutt Library
About Chesnutt Library
Reference Department
Circulation Department

Library Home Page

Resources Supported by FSU

Web for Students
What is Web for Students?
What can I do on Web for Students?
How do I use Web for Students?

Blackboard
What is Blackboard?
What can I do in Blackboard?
How do I login to Blackboard?
What if I have a question or need help?

Services Provided by Chesnutt Library

My Library Record
What is My Library Record?
What can I do in My Library Record?
How do I login to My Library Record?

What is my PIN?

What if I have a question or need help?

Off Campus Access
What is Off Campus Access?

Who has Off Campus Access?
What can I do with Off Campus Access?
How do I get Off Campus Access?

What is my PIN?

What if I have a question or need help?

Interlibrary Loan

What is Interlibrary Loan?

How do I use Interlibrary Loan?

What if I have questions or need help?

Library Guide to Starting Research

Developing a Research Topic
Generate Topic Ideas

Define Your Topic

Construct the Research Question

Select Keywords to Use as Search Terms

Keep Track of Sources

Collecting Background Information
Why start with reference sources?

Types of Reference Sources

How to find Reference Sources

Identifying Types of Information Sources
Introduction
Primary and Secondary Sources

Scholarly and Popular Sources

The Web and Library Databases
 

Evaluating Information Sources

Introduction

Guidelines for Selecting Sources

Caution! Web Sources

Checklist for Evaluation Information

Citing Information

Citing Sources and Plagiarism

Citation Styles

Style Manuals Available at Chesnutt Library

Searching for Materials at Chesnutt Library

Searching the Chesnutt Library Online Catalog

What will I find in the Chesnutt Library online catalog?

How do I find books in the Chesnutt Library Online catalog?

How do I find the book or item?

Searching for journal articles, book reviews, etc.

How do I find journal articles, book reviews, etc.?

Search for your topic and create a list of article citations.

Searching for Journal Titles

How do I find journal titles in the Chesnutt Library online catalog?

What is Off Campus Access?

Off Campus Access is available for most of the Library's online resources.  FSU students, faculty and staff and students enrolled in the University's Distance Education programs may access electronic resources from computers located off campus.

Who has Off Campus Access?

FSU students, faculty and staff and students enrolled in the University's Distance Education programs may access electronic resources off campus.

What can I do with Off Campus Access?

All the same activities you can do when on a computer in the library (well almost!). There are a very few databases that are restricted to users in the Library.

NetLibrary can be used Off Campus after you set up a free account using a computer in the Chesnutt Library. 

NetLibrary provides access to full text electronic books purchased by the Library.  To access NetLibrary eBooks, you must first create an account using a computer in the Chesnutt Library. When you visit the NetLibrary home page you will see the name of your library in the navigation bar on the top of the screen. You will also find a "Create an Account" link in the Current Members box on the right side of your screen. Select this link to create a user name and password you can use to check out the library's eBooks either from within the library or remotely using any computer with Internet access.

How do I get Off Campus Access?

In order to access  resources from off-campus, patrons must identify themselves as FSU affiliates by entering their name, University ID number (Social Security Number) and library PIN.

What is my PIN?

A PIN (or Personal Identification Number) is your secret code which is known only to you and which guarantees the privacy of your library record.  When selecting your PIN, you may use letters, numbers, or a combination of letters and numbers. Create a PIN now

YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON WHO KNOWS YOUR PIN! If you forget your PIN then you can contact the Circulation Desk and ask a Librarian to delete your PIN.  Once the old PIN is deleted you can create a new one.

What if have a question or need help?

If you have a question contact the Librarians at the  Reference Department, 910-672-1233.

Here is more information about Off Campus Access.

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