Are there online and asynchronous library resources?
Yes! Western Libraries offers a wide range of online and asynchronous resources that you can easily access through the library website. Take advantage of our resources to find tutorials, guides, and eLearning modules designed to support your research, writing, and academic success. For more details on each resource, watch the video or check out the links to the right and get ready to enhance your learning experience!
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I'm struggling with information overload. Is there a resource that can help me find the most relevant and high-quality sources? Say no more! Library Guides (LibGuides) are your go-to, librarian-curated webpages packed with books, videos, databases, and other resources tailored to your discipline. These guides help you quickly find high-quality, relevant information, making the research process a breeze.
I'm having a hard time writing concisely and navigating Google Scholar. Do the Libraries offer short, targeted tutorials for these specific topics? Yes! The Library Tutorials Index is the perfect place to start. It features a comprehensive list of tutorials available in various formats (videos, interactive websites, documents, and more) to support research and writing. We have a solution for (almost) every struggle! Check out these helpful tutorials:
I need a crash course on research & writing, but it's too late to reach out to my instructor. What resources do the Libraries have? Check out the Self-Paced Library Tutorials (SPOT)! These structured and interactive eLearning modules guide you through all stages of a research and writing project. Each SPOT module lesson has a unique URL, allowing you work through the entire module or individual lessons. Take a sneak peek at some of our offerings below:
We had a librarian come to class and facilitate a research and writing workshop. Is there an online version of that? Yes, the Research and Writing Workshop Series is available online and asynchronously! It includes a formulated workbook and live chat support with the Hacherl Research & Writing Studio. Upon completion of the workshop, you can save your work or submit it to your instructor. Click on the links below to learn more!
