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Using Google in a Scholarly Way: Google Advanced Search

Learn how to use Google advanced search to find sources online. This video was last updated in 2021.

Using Google in a Scholarly Way: Google Scholar

Learn to conduct research using Google Scholar. This video from the Albert S. Cook Library runs 2:44 and was last updated in 2021.

Requesting Books from USMAI Libraries

Learn to request books from one of the other University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) libraries, and have your books delivered to TU. This video from the Albert S. Cook Library runs 2:59 and was last updated in 2017.

Setting up and Using Interlibrary Loan

Learn how you can request books not owned by other USMAI libraries. This video from the Albert S. Cook Library was last updated in 2021.