Learning Support
Guides & Tutorials
The library provides guides and tutorials to help students and faculty effectively use library resources, digital databases, and academic tools. These guides are designed to support learning, research, and academic success by providing step‑by‑step assistance.
🎯 Purpose of Guides & Tutorials
Library guides and tutorials help users:
✔ Navigate library services and resources
✔ Access digital databases and e‑resources
✔ Improve research skills
✔ Understand citation and referencing styles
✔ Use library technology and equipment
These materials are regularly updated to ensure users receive accurate and helpful information.
📚 Library Service Guides
The library provides guides on various services, including:
🔎 Finding Books
- How to search the library catalog
- Locating books on shelves
- Understanding call numbers
- Requesting unavailable books
💻 Using Digital Resources
- Accessing e‑books and journals
- Using online databases
- Remote access to digital resources
- Searching academic content effectively
🖨️ Library Facilities Usage
- Printing, scanning, and copying services
- Computer workstation usage
- Borrowing tablets, Kindles, and calculators
Research Support Tutorials
The library also provides tutorials to improve research skills
📊 Research Skills
- Developing research topics
- Literature search strategies
- Finding scholarly sources
- Evaluating information sources
📝 Citation & Referencing
- APA citation style
- MLA citation style
- Referencing tools and techniques
- Avoiding plagiarism
⚠️ Plagiarism Support
- Understanding plagiarism
- How to avoid plagiarism
- Turnitin report understanding
- Academic integrity guidance
🎥 Tutorial Formats
Guides and tutorials may be available in multiple formats:
📄 Step‑by‑step written guides
🎥 Video tutorials
📊 Visual infographics
📘 PDF user manuals
These formats ensure easy understanding and accessibility for all users.
👨🏫 One‑to‑One Guidance
Students and faculty may also request individual guidance sessions for:
✔ Research assistance
✔ Database usage
✔ Citation help
✔ Digital resource access
Library staff will assist users based on their specific academic needs.
🔄 Regular Updates
The library continuously develops new guides and tutorials based on:
- Student needs
- Faculty feedback
- New database subscriptions
- Updated library services
🤝 Library Support
The library is committed to supporting academic excellence by providing accessible and easy‑to‑understand guides and tutorials. These resources help users confidently utilize library services and improve research outcomes.
For additional help, users may contact the library team.
